Posts Tagged ‘Cleveland Daily Banner’
Letter to Editor: April of Lookout Mountain, TN
April of Lookout Mountain, TN writes: My name is April Cook and I am a retired nurse. I live in Lookout Mountain, Tennessee. I volunteer as a nurse with the Red Cross. About 20 years ago, I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Now, I need routine follow-ups and take several medications to stay alive. I…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Amber of Memphis, TN
Amber of Memphis, TN writes: My name is Amber Sherman. I am from East Memphis. I am 22 years old and graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin with a degree in political science and legal studies. I work full time and plan to attend law school in the August. I want to practice…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Linda of Kingsport, TN
Linda of Kingsport, TN writes: My name is Linder Barber. I have lived in Kingsport since 1978. I was a teacher and later worked in real estate. As people with private insurance, the ACA has been great for us. Before the ACA, our premiums were going up every year. The year before the ACA, our…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Brynda of Smyrna, TN
Brynda of Smyrna, TN writes: I am a longtime resident of Tennessee and have run my own psychology practice for more than 10 years. It has been a long-time dream of mine to start my own practice. Unfortunately, I put my dream on hold for years because I knew that neither my husband nor I…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Deborah of Lenoir City, TN
Deborah of Lenoir City, TN writes: My name is Deborah Scaperoth and I live in Lenoir City, TN. In 2003 my brother Gary was killed. He was a Navy Chaplain, Lieutenant Commander, a scholar, and an American Baptist minister. One day someone in his church asked Gary to drive with her to an AA meeting.…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Martha of Chattanooga, TN
Martha of Chattanooga, TN writes: My name is Martha McGowan and I’ve been in Chattanooga all my life. I did restaurant work for about 35 years. The place closed down and I had to get on unemployment. It was a hard time for me. I got sick and had to go to the hospital, but…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Melinda of Portland, TN
Melinda of Portland, TN writes: My name is Melinda Dyer, I live in Portland, TN, and I have three kids. I worked low-middle class jobs, for many years at poverty level. Fortunately I got a few breaks and some education, and things changed for the better. My husband is an assistant principal, and now I…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Elizabeth of Nashville, TN
Elizabeth of Nashville, TN writes: When I was pregnant with my second child in 2012, I had an abnormal pap test for the first time in my adult life. While the ACA took effect in 2010, the pre-existing conditions were not eliminated until 2014. So, while I was so excited about my pregnancy, I was very…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Natalie of Nashville, TN
Natalie of Nashville, TN writes: As a single mother and small business owner for over 12 years, I am one of the thousands of Tennesseans and millions of Americans who has benefitted from the ACA. I am writing because I am very disappointed in Senator Alexander’s actions this week. His vote goes against his promise…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Amy of Nashville, TN
Amy of Nashville, TN writes: As a nurse I am able to interact with many people who fall under the ACA. Let me assure you that we are all just one situation away from needing assistance with healthcare. Before ACA, I saw situations where patients chose to forgo tests, scans or treatment because if a…
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