Personal Story
Beverly of Knoxville, TN
Beverly of Knoxville, TN writes: I am the single mother of a 17 year old who needs to stay insured during college. We both have preexisting health issues. She was born here in Knoxvville and this is where I chose to raise her. I am a professional but with the low wages in TN…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Amy of Knoxville, TN
Amy of Knoxville, TN writes: I’ve been a medical professional for 20 years and I see patients daily who would suffer in pain and would not receive the treatment they need and deserve if the ACA is repealed without a reasonable replacement. Think about your family and PLEASE support this effort as you would for…
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diane of NY, NY writes: I am 64 years old, working full time as a physician and director of a non profit. I live in New York City and I have 2 kids who are over age 26 – one works at a low paid job and one is a full time graduate student. They…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Caroline of Knoxville, TN
Caroline of Knoxville, TN writes: January 8, 2017 To Whom It May Concern: My name is Caroline Cranford and I am a student at UT from North Carolina. I came to Tennessee because I love Knoxville and football and I have grown to love the University. I plan to stay in Tennessee…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Lindy of Lookout Mtn, TN
Lindy of Lookout Mtn, TN writes: I’m frightened to think about Congress dismantling the Affordable Care Act (ACA) without replacing. Americans benefit from ACA, even those with employer insurance. My experience is a good example. Before ACA, I tried to purchase private insurance; however, insurance would not cover my “woman parts” due to a pre-existing condition.…
Read MoreJordan of Knoxville, TN
Jordan of Knoxville, TN writes: I have lived in East Tennessee my entire life. I’ve recently finished graduate school, and I practice as a social worker in the community. As a young woman and young professional, I have been greatly impacted by the law because I’ve been able to access reproductive health and preventative health…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Jack of Murfreesboro, TN
Jack of Murfreesboro, TN writes: Thank you for taking the time to read my letter. Lately, I hardly recognize my country. It seems un-American to let human beings die simply because they don’t have as much money as others. I used to have plenty of money. But I got sick in 2013, though I didn’t…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Jack of Murfreesboro, TN
Jack of Murfreesboro, TN writes: Thank you for taking the time to read my letter. Lately, I hardly recognize my country. It seems un-American to let human beings die simply because they don’t have as much money as others. I used to have plenty of money. But I got sick in 2013, though I didn’t…
Read MoreSean of Joelton, TN
Sean of Joelton, TN writes: My wife and I live in Joelton, TN on a couple acres and look after my 80 year old mother and a few barnyard animals. We both work in different aspects of community health and witness firsthand the plight of the uninsured. Between us we have over fifty years of…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Jackie of Nashville, TN
Jackie of Nashville, TN writes: I am privileged to have medical insurance but write as a retired healthcare provider on behalf of those who will be without coverage should this legislation be repealed, particularly without another viable plan in place. Lack of healthcare is not only catastrophic for the patient but for their family as…
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