Update: It's with a heavy heart that we announce Dr. Ronald H. Lewis passed away on November 14, 2023. The Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD) is proud to recognize Ronald H. Lewis, MD, FACP, a UAPD member of 15 years for his exemplary service throughout...
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UAPD Celebrates Northeast Valley Healthcare Corporation’s 50th Anniversary Gala
The Union of American Physicians and Dentists recently sponsored Northeast Valley Healthcare Corporation’s (NEVHC) 50th anniversary gala to celebrate their decades of providing healthcare services in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys. Members of the UAPD...
New Physician On-Call Language In Effect
On October 1, 2023, the new Article 7.9 Physician On-Call (POC) language went into effect. If you are still receiving non-urgent or non-emergent calls during on-call shifts, contact your UAPD representative and provide details. Regarding the new on-call rate of $15...
Upcoming BU324 Membership Meeting Agenda and Action Items
Members, Please attend the membership meeting on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Zoom link has been emailed. If you have not received the Zoom link, please contact uapdla@uapd.com immediately. Meeting Agenda Action scheduled...
AB 722 Safeguards Jobs of Unionized Physicians
Dr. Milton Lorig, a former physician, AHS member, and member of the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD), a co-sponsor of AB 722, said, “Privatization, or subcontracting of public services, can be a deceptive practice. In healthcare settings, over reliance...
La Familia Health Dismisses CEO After Union is Established
La Familia’s 19 physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners and midwives this week became a bargaining unit represented by the Union of American Physicians and Dentists, under the umbrella of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, more...