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Darlene of Nashville, TN
Darlene of Nashville, TN writes: JMy name is Darlene Shelton, I was born and raised here in Davidson County, Nashville, Tn. Living in the Donelson area, for 7 years, connecting with my community in helping in anyway I can. I am a proud mother of 2 young adults, & a grandmother of 2 beautiful and…
Read MoreAmelia of Lebanon, TN
Amelia of Lebanon, TN writes: My name is Amelia Hipps, and I am a 57-year-old woman with Type 2 Diabetes. I live in Lebanon, Tennessee, with my husband and three rescue dogs. I moved to Tennessee 11 years ago this month. Currently, I work as a public relations consultant, writer, and editor after spending almost…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Barry of Memphis, TN
Barry of Memphis, TN writes: My Medicaid to me insurers I’m going to live without it I will be in real trouble I barely have a life now but without it I will not have any I am classified as needed I have mental issues not to mention all the physical issues I have I…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Wanda of Cordova, TN
Wanda of Cordova, TN writes: Dear Senator , Think before you act repealing the ACA act will allow the 1% not to pay anything and will though millions of people off the healthcare rolls . It is not right ! This President has no intention of helping anyone but himself . This affects many people.…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Wanda of Cordova, TN
Wanda of Cordova, TN writes: Dear Senator , Think before you act repealing the ACA act will allow the 1% not to pay anything and will though millions of people off the healthcare rolls . It is not right ! This President has no intention of helping anyone but himself . This affects many people.…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Angela Hardy of Knoxville, TN
Angela Hardy of Knoxville, TN writes: It is apparent the Senators have their own agenda and are not representing the majority concerns. Maybe it is time to repeal and replace those who ignore the cries of the poor,those on the margins of life,those who are working two and three jobs to make ends meet. Let’s…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Marge of Madison, TN
Marge of Madison, TN writes: I am a small business owner in Middle TN. Because of the ACA, I have been able to offer my staff (all 8 of them) excellent health care coverage, with no worries about preexisting conditions. The proposed changes will probably double the premiums for my "mature" employees and who knows…
Read MoreRemember ‘read The Bill’? Now, The Gop Won’t Tell Us Which Bill To Read
This Week In Healthcare News Remember ‘read The Bill’? Now, The Gop Won’t Tell Us Which Bill To Read The Senate is just days away from a vote to repeal health care, but the problem is that no one knows which secret plan they’re voting on and exactly how much damage it will…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Patricia of Nashville, TN
Patricia of Nashville, TN writes: My sister-in-law was an artist. Before the ACA, her family paid a couple thousand dollars a month for a healthcare policy they thought was good. When my sister-in-law got sick there were delays in treatment because everything had to be negotiated or appealed with the health insurance company. When surgery…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Jenny of Nashville, TN
Jenny of Nashville, TN writes: I am disappointed in Senator Alexander’s actions this week concerning the Senate health care bill. He is failing to stand up for the needs of Tennesseans – 526,000 of who stand to lose their health care with any vote to repeal the ACA. 1 in 10 of Americans in general.…
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