Letter to Editor: Marlene of Knoxville, TN

February 24, 2017

Marlene of Knoxville, TN writes: I’m a former nurse and a science writer from Knoxville, Tennessee. I’ve always had insurance through my work, but in the periods in between jobs, you are hoping that nothing bad happens because there is no way to pay for healthcare. At 63, I was ready to work from home…

Letter to Editor: Greg of Pikeville, TN

February 24, 2017

Greg of Pikeville, TN writes: Over the course of my lifetime, I have witnessed the financial hardship individuals and families often experience in the aftermath of an accident, illness, or just accessing routine, preventative physical and emotional care. Prior to the ACA, families and individuals without affordable healthcare often sought primary care via emergency rooms,…

Carl of Phenix City, AL

February 23, 2017

Carl of Phenix City, AL writes: I am the pastor of First Baptist Church of Phenix City, Alabama I believe all Americans should be able to receive treatment and care when they need it. I read today that only 8.8% of Americans are without health insurance. It seems to me that in a country with…

Letter to Editor: Molly of Morrison, TN

February 23, 2017

Molly of Morrison, TN writes: I am retired and my husband is semi-retired. We used to live in Davidson county but in 2002, we decided to open our own business—a nursery—and moved to Warren County. My husband loves growing plants, and he still works at our nursery. My husband is also a Type 1 diabetic.…

Letter to Editor: Carol of Knoxville, TN

February 23, 2017

Carol of Knoxville, TN writes: I was born and raised in Knoxville, TN with five siblings. Five of the six of us have diabetes. In addition to type-1 diabetes, I have a number of other health conditions, such as high cholesterol. Luckily, they can be managed with the right medications, and I am able to…

Letter to Editor: June of Spring Hill, TN

February 23, 2017

June of Spring Hill, TN writes: I am originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I lived in Delaware in the early 80’s but moved to Tennessee when my husband got a job here. I work as a dental hygienist but most dental offices don’t offer health insurance. The only way I’ve had insurance is through my husband.…

Letter to Editor: James of Maryville, TN

February 22, 2017

James of Maryville, TN writes: My name is J. Nathan Higdon and I was born and raised in Maryville, TN. Currently, I’m finishing up my PhD in Business Administration. I started my first business, a transportation company, in 2004. For people who are creating jobs, you don’t hire people just to fill positions. You’re hiring…

Letter to Editor: Leah of Franklin, TN

February 17, 2017

Leah of Franklin, TN writes: My name is Leah Bennion.   As a start-up attorney, I represent many individuals who are fulfilling the American Dream by starting their own businesses.  I am a technology lawyer, and many of the individuals I represent are frontiering technology to revolutionize their respective industries. Without the ability to insure his/her…

Natalie of San Francisco, CA

February 16, 2017

Natalie of San Francisco, CA writes: I am a San Francisco resident, and Bay Area native.  I have phone banked for Protect My Care in San Francisco near to my place of work in downtown San Francisco.  I am a life-long SF Giants baseball fan. I am a three-time female cancer survivor of childbearing age…

Letter to Editor: Nina of Knoxville, TN

February 16, 2017

Nina of Knoxville, TN writes: My name is Nina Howell and I am a breast cancer survivor. I started a nonprofit for other breast cancer survivors. I am afraid of what the repeal of the ACA will mean for myself and the women I work with. Many of these women are single mothers with young…