Posts Tagged ‘Perspective: Women’
Laurie of Knoxville, TN
Laurie of Knoxville, TN writes: I have lived in Knoxville, Tennessee for 17 years. I have been a self-employed freelance court reporter for that entire time serving Knoxville and the surrounding areas, including trips to Nashville and Chattanooga for depositions. Before the ACA, buying insurance was a nightmare. There was no way to adquately compare…
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sonya of knoxville, TN writes: I lived in Knoxville for over 30 years, I lost my husband 6 years ago and have not been able to afford healthcare since he passed away. The ACA has helped me afford insurance. I am 60 years old and a single female. If I did not have ACA I…
Read MoreBeverly 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I see patients daily who would suffer in pain and would not receive the treatment they need and deserve if the ACA is repealed without a reasonable replacement.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 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 MoreSusannah of Nashville, TN
Susannah of Nashville, TN writes: I am a student family nurse practitioner in Nashville, TN. I’m new to Nashville and to nursing. I became a nurse to care for underserved populations. As a blue dot in a red state, it’s a little scary to speak out, but I’d be failing as a nurse if I…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Judy of Chattanooga, TN
Judy of Chattanooga, TN writes: Dear Editor, Long before I was in a position of actually needing to purchase health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, I supported it to bring health care coverage to millions of people. I believe access to health care is a right of all Americans. People that did not take…
Read MoreLinda of Chattanooga, TN
Linda of Chattanooga, TN writes: I’ve lived in Chattanooga area for 46 years and taught in elementary schools for 35 years. Since 2005, I’ve been retired and volunteering in various organizations and political campaigns. I live in the North Chattanooga section of the city. I enjoy the museums, parks, RiverWalk, other outdoor opportunities as well…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Amy of Nashville, TN
Amy of Nashville, TN writes: As a nurse in a major medical center in Nashville, I have witnessed the devastating effects of a lack of healthcare coverage. The nightmare of a a family with young children losing their home due toe insurmountable medical debt. We a pleading with Senator Corker & Alexander to oppose repeal of the…
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