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We are the country’s largest union of attending physicians - a united voice for doctors, our patients, and the communities we serve. Call 855-DOC-SEIU.

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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Doctors Council SEIU physicians at Allina Health Mercy Hospital and Unity Campus have ratified their first union contract by 99%, following three years of bargaining and a four-day ULP strike earlier in September.
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Doctors Council SEIU physicians at Allina Mercy Hospital and Unity Campus have reached a tentative agreement with Allina Health after three years of bargaining!
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Have you wondered WHY Allina Health’s Mercy and Unity physicians on strike? In a new op-ed, Dr. Alia Sharif explains why she and her colleagues chose to take collective action and why standing up for patients means standing up for physicians too. Read Dr. Sharif’s full op-ed 🔗 Link Below
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
“We never stop working for our patients.” The doctors and hospice nurses at Allina Health know that commitment firsthand.
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
This Labor Day, we honor the people whose work keeps our communities strong, including the physicians, residents, healthcare professionals, and everyone who shows up every day to care for others. Happy Labor Day! ✊
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Allina Health Unity and Mercy physicians represented by Doctors Council SEIU submitted a 10-day notice to strike yesterday, September 3, 2026. Physicians authorized a 4-day ULP strike after three years of bargaining their first contract.
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NYSNA @nynurses.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
This morning we joined our partners to demand New York State push for solutions to federal healthcare cuts like the Invest in Our New York package. @citizenactionny.org @psc-cuny.org @nywfp.bsky.social @maketheroadny.bsky.social @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Happy Pride Month from Doctors Council SEIU! This month, we’re celebrating LGBTQIA+ physicians whose courage, leadership, and groundbreaking contributions have helped shape the future of medicine.
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Doctors Council SEIU members at ChristianaCare have ratified their first union contract by 97%, marking a historic milestone for physicians in Delaware and the result of months of collective action, solidarity, and determination. Swipe to learn more about their first contract!
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Happy Juneteenth from Doctors Council SEIU! Today, we honor the history, resilience, and contributions of Black Americans and reflect on the ongoing pursuit of freedom, justice, and equity.
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David Orkin @david4queens.com · 06/06/2026
Proud to be endorsed by @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social, the union for thousands of NYC physicians. Healthcare is a human right, not a source of profit. We'll fight to pass the New York Health Act & fully fund healthcare by taxing the rich as Trump's Medicaid cuts threaten care & staffing.
Campaign graphic announcing David Orkin's endorsement by Doctors Council SEIU. A portrait of David Orkin appears beside the Doctors Council logo, with large text reading “Now Endorsed by Doctors Council SEIU.” The graphic uses green, orange, yellow, blue, and white campaign branding.Graphic featuring an endorsement quote from Doctors Council SEIU President Dr. Frances Quee. The quote states that Doctors Council physicians care for New Yorkers across the city and support leaders who invest in public services, stand up for working people, protect public healthcare, support frontline workers, and ensure access to high-quality care. The text appears in a white speech bubble on an orange background with green accents.
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
This election season, Doctors Council is proud to stand with candidates who will champion public healthcare, invest in our communities, and support the working people of New York. Click 🔗 to find out who we’ve endorsed for the 2026 New York State elections: www.doctorscouncil.org/news/for-imm...
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News from Doctors Council: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Doctors Council Announces Endorsements for New York Primaries 2026
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Doctors Council, SEIU members at Allina Health have ratified their first union contract, marking a historic win achieved through the collective hard work, unity, and determination of providers standing together for change.
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
A historic step forward at Allina Health. After four years of organizing, over 600 Allina doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners have reached a tentative agreement on their first union contract!
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
An 88% vote should mean something. Mass General Brigham needs to respect the will of its doctors and start bargaining.
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
As physicians and union members, we mourn ICU nurse Alex Pretti’s death by federal agents in Minneapolis and demand accountability, transparency, and policies that protect community safety rather than spread fear.
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Doctors Council SEIU members and allies stand in solidarity with the people of MN under the banner: ICE OUT! National Day of Truth and Freedom. ICE has no place in our communities and hospitals. ICE out! Care in! View the link in our bio to read a full statement from DC President, Dr. Frances Quee
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Doctors Council stands with @nynurses.bsky.social ! Today, we joined the picket line to demand safe staffing, dignified healthcare benefits, and safe workplaces for those who care for New Yorkers every day. Solidarity with NY nurses. …And we love firefighters too!
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
DOCTORS COUNCIL ULP STRIKE UPDATE: Last Scheduled Bargaining Session Between Allina and Doctors Council-SEIU Ends With No Deal, Historic 1-Day Strike To Commence at 7:30 AM Wednesday
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
“@AllinaHealth continues to propose pay cuts and ignore the staffing crisis hurting our patients, Our plan for a one-day ULP strike on November 5th remains unchanged.” Providers are fighting for the future of primary care and to reverse the growing healthcare crisis in MN.
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
After 20 months of bargaining, we are standing up for patients, respect, and a voice in how care is delivered. 600 Allina doctors, PAs & NPs with DoctorsCouncil SEIU have filed a 10-day notice for an Unfair Labor Practice STRIKE! www.doctorscouncil.org/news/allina-...
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News from Doctors Council: Allina Doctors Council Union Members Announce 10-Day Notice for What Could Be Largest ULP Strike of Unionized Doctors
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Instead of investing in recruiting and supporting PCPs, MGB is outsourcing primary care to AI and corporate vendors. This is a model for corporatized care that normalizes lower standards. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/12/b...
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MGB is turning to AI to ease shortage of primary care doctors. Some of them don’t like it. - The Boston Globe
Several providers said the app — which questions patients, reviews medical records, and produces a list of potential diagnoses — sidesteps real solutions.
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Thank you for standing with us in our fight to demand MGB respect our decisive union yes vote and meet us at the bargaining table!
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SEIU_ORG @seiu.org · 13/08/2025
Trump rolling back climate protections like greenhouse gas regulations puts workers and their families at risk, all to pad the profits of the ultra-wealthy. We demand a future where health, safety, and dignity come before corporate greed. No compromises. 🌎✊🏽
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
“Silencing doctors is silencing patients.” www.clevescene.com/news/petitio...
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Petition to Reinstate University Hospitals Pediatricians Fired for Union Push Gains Steam
"Our ability to stay speak up without retaliation and speak up effectively on behalf of the challenges to patient care that we encounter on a daily basis is what we're really fighting for," one told S...
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Doctors Council members @AllinaHealth are demanding a fair first contract! “We voted so strongly to authorize a strike because we are frustrated that we aren’t seeing movement on issues that matter most to our membership” kstp.com/kstp-news/lo...
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Allina health care providers vote to authorize strike if contract isn't reached
A 90% majority of doctors, physicians' assistants and nurse practitioners represented by Doctors Council - SEIU voted last week to authorize a strike. They would have to file a 10-day notice before hi...
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
BREAKING — MINNESOTA –  @AllinaHealth doctors, physicians’ assistants, and nurse practitioners who are members of Doctors Council - SEIU voted with 90% support for a Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike if the two sides cannot reach a deal. www.doctorscouncil.org/news/allina-...
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News from Doctors Council: For Immediate Release: Allina Providers Vote to Authorize ULP Strike If Needed With 90% Support
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
“Patients should ‘vote with their feet’ if UH continues punitive response to unionization efforts” www.cleveland.com/letters/2025...
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Patients should ‘vote with their feet’ if UH continues punitive response to unionization efforts
UH leadership needs to be held accountable for its shameful attempts to stifle physician unionization efforts. If UH does not change course, its tax-exempt status should be challenged, and its patient...
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
We support Dr. Lauren Beene and Dr. Valerie Fouts-Fowler in their fight to do what is right for their patients and provide them with the best care possible. Retaliations won't stop the fight. PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION OF SUPPORT. concerneduhphysicians.org
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Sign the Petition
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Allina Health’s Unionized Doctors Hold First Ever Info Pickets! Doctors and Advanced Practice Providers with Doctors Council, SEIU held informational pickets across the Twin Cities metro area today to push to win a fair first contract for both themselves and their patients. FAIR CONTRACT NOW!
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
“Newly organized doctors, physicians’ assistants and nurse practitioners at Allina Health clinics and urgent cares will hold picketing June 3 from 6 to 7 a.m. at four locations: Bloomington, Coon Rapids, Maplewood and West St. Paul.” advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/05/29/t...
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Twin Cities doctors, nurses to picket June 3-4 as progress stalls on contract campaigns
Unionized doctors and nurses escalate their contract campaigns at Allina and other local health systems.
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
“By a tally of 183 to 26, the physicians decided to join the Doctors Council of the Service Employees International Union.” www.bostonglobe.com/2025/05/30/b...
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Primary care doctors at MGB vote to join union, but health system is challenging its makeup - The Boston Globe
Primary care physicians at Mass General Brigham overwhelmingly voted to unionize on Friday, 183 to 26, in the latest sign of mounting frustration with work conditions at the state’s largest health sys...
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Historic win: In a landslide 88% #unionyes vote, Mass General Brigham primary care docs vote overwhelmingly to unionize! Despite MGB’s delays, physicians are ready to rebuild primary care & put patients first. It's time for MGB to respect the vote.
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
“We have, drip by drip, lost resources and investment that had been given to primary care over the years,” said Dr. Michael Barnett, a primary care doctor at Brigham and a union organizer. “We are just a chopping block when they need to save money.” www.bostonglobe.com/2025/05/29/b...
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‘We’re losing doctors every day’: As Mass General Brigham primary care doctors vote on union, effort is slowed by Trump - The Boston Globe
If the physicians vote "yes," it would mark the first time that primary care doctors have organized a union chapter in Massachusetts. But an appeal from the health system is likely to put the matter i...
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Word is getting out! Doctors Council providers at Allina Health are planning their first picket to demand a fair first contract! From Fox 9: Allina doctors union announces plan for first-ever picket. www.fox9.com/news/allina-...
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Allina doctors union announces plan for first-ever picket
A recently-formed union for doctors at Allina Health has announced its first-ever picket next week.
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Doctors and APPs from Allina Health in MN, members of Doctors Council-SEIU announced their 1st info picket in the push to win a fair first contract for both themselves and their patients. Listen to Dr. Matt Hoffman, Family Medicine, Vadnais Heights discuss why doctors made this important decision.
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Providers represented by Doctors Council SEIU at Allina Health have been bargaining for a fair first contract for over a year, demanding a better future for their patients and the communities they serve.
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SEIU_ORG @seiu.org · 23/05/2025
“When Medicaid is under threat, so are our lives.” This Brooklyn ER doctor gets it—cuts to Medicaid don’t just hurt budgets, they hurt people. Congress must listen to those on the frontlines of care. #ProtectMedicaid @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social Read More ➡️ ➡️ seiu.co/3SiO2lO
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I’m a Brooklyn ER Doctor And Lives Are on The Line
Op-Ed: Every day, I walk into the emergency department of Woodhull Hospital, where I work, and see the face of America’s healthcare crisis. Congress members: don’t make cuts to Medicaid as the program...
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
From Doctors Council SEIU Secretary, ER Physician at H+H Woodhull, and south Brooklyn resident, Dr. Lawrence Rezkalla voices concerns over Medicaid cuts. www.bkreader.com/local-voices...
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I’m a Brooklyn ER Doctor And Lives Are on The Line
Op-Ed: Every day, I walk into the emergency department of Woodhull Hospital, where I work, and see the face of America’s healthcare crisis. Congress members: don’t make cuts to Medicaid as the program...
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Providers represented by Doctors Council at Allina Health want to improve their services and see real investment in primary care. For over a year they have been bargaining for a fair first contract, demanding a better future for the communities they serve and their colleagues.
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Providers represented by Doctors Council at Allina Health are currently at the bargaining table fighting for a fair 1st contract, their patients, and the communities they serve.
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
“I attribute this entirely to MGB reacting to the threat of the primary care physicians union” Doctors at MGB are voting UNION YES to have a voice in patient care and not let hospital executives unilaterally dictate how they serve their communities. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/05/12/b...
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Amid union vote, Mass General Brigham to invest nearly $400 million in primary care - The Boston Globe
The state’s largest health care system said Monday that it plans to invest the money over the next five years.
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Doctors Council SEIU proudly makes NYC citywide endorsements for 2025! www.doctorscouncil.org/news/for-imm...
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
Doctors Council is proud to endorse PC4Youin Massachusetts. More people will be able to get timely care without worrying about whether they can afford it. Add your name to the Open Letter to Governor Healey www.mgbprimarycareunion.org/pc4you
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General 6 — Doctors Council MGB Primary Care Physicians Union
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
“ACP supports the right of physicians to engage in collective bargaining activities that improve patient care, patient–physician relationship, and physician well-being.” www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/...
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Empowering Physicians Through Collective Action: A Position Paper From the American College of Physicians | Annals of Internal Medicine
Physicians are increasingly frustrated with the nation’s health care system. The erosion of the patient–physician relationship, diminished clinical independence, the mounting burden of administrative ...
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
"We have had a very limited voice in the decisions over the years, and it has gotten worse," Tseng said. "We want to be able to represent the patients and the clinical staff that we work with." www.healthleadersmedia.com/cmo/labor-bo...
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Labor Board Ruling Sides with Union Against Mass General Brigham
The National Labor Relations Board has rejected the health system's bargaining unit objection.
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
“MGB tried to delay, divide, and discourage us — but we stayed united,” Kristen Gunning, MD www.beckershospitalreview.com/hr/400-mass-...
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400 Mass General Brigham physicians cleared for union vote - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
The National Labor Relations Board has sided with primary care physicians at Mass General Brigham’s Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women’s hospitals by allowing the proposed 400-member bargaini...
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
“We’re thrilled that the Labor Board basically sided with everything that we asked for,” said Michael Barnett, a primary care doctor affiliated with Brigham and Women’s Hospital. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/21/b...
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Primary care doctors at Mass General Brigham score victory on path to unionization - The Boston Globe
The National Labor Relations Board sided with the physicians on a dispute regarding the size of the proposed bargaining unit, setting the stage for a union election next month.
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Doctors Council SEIU @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Amazing union doctors in the news alert! Dr. Michael Broeker, Doctors Council bargaining unit member at Allina Health Eagan, Minnesota, is encouraging others to consider organ donation as a part of National Donate Life month. A MUST WATCH STORY kstp.com/kstp-news/to...
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Eagan doctor preparing for marathon after becoming dual living organ donor
Dr. Michel Broeker has been a family physician for more than 20 years. He sees patients of all ages and while he motivates them to live a healthy life, they inspire him as well.
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