The idiotic (and evidently pampered and privileged) folks who mock "public health" and governmental initiatives to prevent spread of infectious disease and assure that people get basic healthcare obviously did not live prior to the 1950s when, for the first time, parents could spare their children of the crippling disease of polio — due to government initiatives.
Me, I tend to turn a deaf ear to idiocy spouted by the pampered and privileged.
Chatted with a homeless guy today, he mentioned various serious illnesses he had. I asked if he had seen a doctor and received treatment for them, he replied of course, why wouldn't he? From tone of his voice it was an obvious thing to do, he seemed surprised I asked.
This is how healthcare is supposed to work, it is a human right even for people with nothing. It's supposed to be like calling the fire brigade if there's a fire, pros deal with the problem and no one worries about the bill. It's shocking to hear Americans being denied this right, and being lied to about the reasons why by their government.
Her Mental Health Treatment Was Helping. That’s Why #Insurance Cut Off Her Coverage.
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Providers, patients and even some federal judges say progress-based insurance denials harm patients at key moments of mental health treatment.
If You’re #Pregnant, Here’s What You Should Know About the Medical Procedures That Could Save Your Life
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#Women experiencing #pregnancy loss in states with #abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position.
#News #Health #Healthcare #Doctors #Miscarriage
Women experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position.ProPublica
A Coast Guard Commander Miscarried. She Nearly Died After Being Denied Care.
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U.S. service members have long faced strict limits on abortions, even when used to resolve miscarriages. Under federal #law, the #military will only pay for abortions in cases of rape, incest or to save the mother’s life.
#News #Abortion #Health #Government #Healthcare #Insurance
U.S. service members have long faced strict limits on abortions, even when used to resolve miscarriages. Under federal law, the military will only pay for abortions in cases of rape, incest or to save the mother’s life.ProPublica
UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead in targeted attack.
The suspect used a gun with silencer and is still on the run.
cnbc.com/2024/12/04/unitedheal…
#USPol #healthinsurer #insurace #NYC #Healthcare #BrianThompson #UnitedHealthcare
Thompson, who led the largest private insurer in the U.S., was set to attend UnitedHealth Group's investor day, which the company canceled.Annika Kim Constantino (CNBC)
A Third Woman Died Under Texas’ Abortion Ban. #Doctors Are Avoiding D&Cs and Reaching for Riskier Miscarriage Treatments.
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Thirty-five-year-old Porsha Ngumezi’s case raises questions about how abortion bans are pressuring doctors to avoid standard care even in straightforward miscarriages.
#News #Health #Abortion #Miscarriage #Pregnancy #Healthcare #ReproductiveRights
propublica.org/article/porsha-…
Porsha Ngumezi died after not receiving a standard D&C procedure following complications from a miscarriage. More than a dozen doctors said the 35-year-old’s death was preventable.ProPublica
Christians or other people of faith may wish to consider these thoughts from Pastor Mark Peake of First Presbyterian Church of Monterey on Election Day, November 5, 2024.
#Christian #Bible #WWJD #Jesus #Gospel #Faith #CoreValues #Character #Family #Kindness #Marginalized #Economy #EconomicJustice #SocialJustice #Education #HealthCare #WholeLife #ProLife #Immigration #ElectionDay2024 #ElectionDay #Vote2024 #USA #Americans #Vote
![FPC Monterey View - November 5, 2024
[From the Pastor’s Desk, page 2 of 2]
4 General Character. Of course, no one is perfect and we lean into grace but sometimes it's easy to see where one candidate is trying harder to demonstrate selfless rather than selfish behavior. This includes a realistic look at how the candidate has handled his/her own family and interacted with the public in the past.
5 If a candidate is proposing restrictions to health care and education then that candidate is working in direct opposition to the Gospel.
6 A whole life approach to things in general. As opposed to merely “pro-life” this means an attitude that works towards solutions that make the choice for life more likely. So, things like universal child care, access to affordable health care, etc. are to be worked toward.
7 Specific to this election is a consideration of immigration. Here is what the Bible says about that: Leviticus 19:33-34: "When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am the Lord your God.” (Note that this is a direct command from God.) And in the Greek scriptures, Hebrews 13:2: "Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.” What candidates and policies honor that sentiment?](https://fedi.ml/photo/preview/640/605835 "FPC Monterey View - November 5, 2024
[From the Pastor’s Desk, page 2 of 2]
4 General Character. Of course, no one is perfect and we lean into grace but sometimes it's easy to see where one candidate is trying harder to demonstrate selfless rather than selfish behavior. This includes a realistic look at how the candidate has handled his/her own family and interacted with the public in the past.
5 If a candidate is proposing restrictions to health care and education then that candidate is working in direct opposition to the Gospel.
6 A whole life approach to things in general. As opposed to merely “pro-life” this means an attitude that works towards solutions that make the choice for life more likely. So, things like universal child care, access to affordable health care, etc. are to be worked toward.
7 Specific to this election is a consideration of immigration. Here is what the Bible says about that: Leviticus 19:33-34: \"When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am the Lord your God.” (Note that this is a direct command from God.) And in the Greek scriptures, Hebrews 13:2: \"Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.” What candidates and policies honor that sentiment?")
While some athletes have raved about the muffins and others have complained about the cardboard beds, some American Olympians are taking advantage of the free healthcare. Team USA rugby player Ariana Ramsey didn't just get a bronze medal in Paris — she's had a pap smear, X-ray, teeth cleaning, and an eye test. She's posted about this on TikTok, influenced other athletes in the Village to visit medical professionals, and now plans to fight for universal healthcare in the U.S. Here's more from Sports Illustrated.
#Olympics #Sports #USA #Healthcare #UniversalHealthcare
Women’s rugby player Ariana Ramsey’s videos showcasing her appointments have gone viral, and now many others are making good use of the medical services offered in Paris.Stephanie Apstein (Sports Illustrated)
This #Mississippi Hospital Transfers Some Patients to Jail to Await #MentalHealth Treatment
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Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto doesn’t have a psychiatric unit, so it sends patients elsewhere for mental health treatment.
When publicly funded facilities are full, some patients go to jail to wait for help.
One doctor said that’s “unthinkable.”
#News #Health #Healthcare #Hospital #CriminalJustice #Law
propublica.org/article/baptist…
Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto has no psychiatric unit, so some patients go to jail to await publicly funded mental health treatment.ProPublica
Philips Agrees to Pay $1 Billion to #Patients Who Say They Were Injured by Breathing Machines
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The proposed settlement will effectively end more than 700 #lawsuits filed after the 2021 recall of millions of the company’s widely used sleep apnea devices and ventilators.
propublica.org/article/philips…
The proposed settlement will effectively end more than 700 lawsuits filed after the 2021 recall of millions of the company’s widely used sleep apnea devices and ventilators.ProPublica
Latest comic: What did we learn from Covid?
#covid #COVID19 #coronavirus #cartoon #health #healthcare #pandemic #comic
Information newly made available under California law has shed light on data broker practices, including exactly what categories of information they trade in.Pieter Arntz (Malwarebytes)
The disability community lost a tremendous advocate when Andrés Gallegos died on December 1st, a few days shy of his 63rd birthday.Law Office of Lainey Feingold
#RealTime Communications #Devroom Talk:
Interoperable Chat, #Dutch #Healthcare and the Digital Markets Act - [...] by Winfried Tilanus
fosdem.org/2023/schedule/event…
Start at 16:05. Building: K, Location: K.3.401
#opensource #jabber #interoperability
Next a talk on "What happened to XMPP in #Dutch #Healthcare and what happened to the Digital Service Act".
Pre-notes: pad.nixnet.services/#Lightning…
Chat xmpp:summit@muc.xmpp.org?join
#opensource #decentralisation #interoperability #rtc #jabber #standards
The best platform to write and share markdown.pad.nixnet.services
I've found some useful stretches to do when you're doing any repetitive work. Take care of your body, you only get one!
#selfcare #stretch #healthcare #fitness
UK national survey from NiB and BBK on #neurodiversity at work is still open for another week. Great response so far with over 500 responses - need to increase from #employers and some underrepresented sectors.
#HRCommunity can you help?
They would like to boost replies from: #defence, #police, #healthcare, #fireservice, #retail, #transport, #hospitality.
Can you help us by reposting the link and distributing in your networks?
The link is here: lnkd.in/eUu33Ur4
