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W E D N E S D A Y
May 15, 2024 Vol. 44, No. 46
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Doctors at West Suburban decry ‘disgraceful’ conditions Hospital’s residents say a lack of resources and worsening patient care led them to demand a new contract for better patient safety By JESSICA MORDACQ Staff Reporter
Mother’s Day for Peace ERICA BENSON
Dima Ali of Oak Park waves a Free Palestine flag during the Let Rafah Live Mother’s Day peace rally at Scoville Park, showing support for the mothers and children of Gaza on Sunday, May 12. See more photos on page 14. celebrating
About two dozen resident doctors at West Suburban Medical Center demonstrated in early May against what they said are worsening conditions and a lack of resources since Dr. Manoj Prasad took ownership of the hospital in December 2022. And in what residents call an unprecedented move, the hospital’s teaching faculty have called on an accrediting agency to investigate whether the residency program is good enough to continue operating. See WEST SUB on page 10
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