tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20703123.post3530387857340513535..comments2023-10-16T08:47:15.509-04:00Comments on Kay's Thinking Cap: Just a Quick Note -- Sorta!Kay Dennisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02646717192332313215noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20703123.post-48542212211923829672007-08-20T20:30:00.000-04:002007-08-20T20:30:00.000-04:00Thanks, Naomi! I got a call this morning from the...Thanks, Naomi! I got a call this morning from the hospital and I guess I qualify for a program called Pink Ribbon that helps low-income women with no insurance. Whew! I guess clicking the breast cancer site thingy every day is a good thing! I've been doing it for years and will, for sure, continue to do so! Hope y'all male and female will do the same!Kay Dennisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02646717192332313215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20703123.post-57149775872579178782007-08-20T09:38:00.000-04:002007-08-20T09:38:00.000-04:00kay, thinking of you and hoping you get the care ...kay, thinking of you and hoping you get the care you need. <BR/><BR/>i hope that those of us privileged to have better coverage will actively support you by getting angry (when watching "sicko") and being active in groups demanding big changes NOW in health care delivery. yours, naomiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20703123.post-60819134485390208612007-08-19T08:50:00.000-04:002007-08-19T08:50:00.000-04:00I've seen Sicko, and no, you don't want to see it ...I've seen Sicko, and no, you don't want to see it if you don't want to get really angry. The health insurance business is a scam. <BR/><BR/>Concerning your meds, you might check into the Wal Mart, (I know, I know, the evil empire), $4.00 medication program and see if any of your medications are on their list. Both of the medications I take routinely are. I get my meds for $8.00 a month. Lynettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11179278237988549530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20703123.post-64466957713132608832007-08-19T01:03:00.000-04:002007-08-19T01:03:00.000-04:00Matty: No problem -- you deserve the comments. Yo...Matty: No problem -- you deserve the comments. You and you grandson are very much in my prayers.<BR/><BR/>Willy: I need a week on the beach like you just had! lol<BR/><BR/>Fran: It's scary indeed. The good news is that my Golden Buckeye card for over 60s has prescription assistance attached to it and it saves a a lot! I just hate having to deal with bureaucracy. There's a rebel in my soul. Kay Dennisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02646717192332313215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20703123.post-35521152382120470852007-08-19T00:11:00.000-04:002007-08-19T00:11:00.000-04:00Kay, I know how scary it must be to go without hea...Kay, I know how scary it must be to go without health insurance. I'm thinking of you. I know it's a stretch for me to have to pay for my myriad of meds in the Medicare donut hole since March--but, I do have excellent coverage with Medicare and the Blue Cross supplement that I carry. I agree with everyone who writes how important it is to have a great primary care doc you trust, American or not. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10662314457996660467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20703123.post-7603650366772784122007-08-18T16:27:00.000-04:002007-08-18T16:27:00.000-04:00Hope all is well. If not maybe you just need to m...Hope all is well. If not maybe you just need to move to a more rural lifestyle and slow down a bit. you know maybe move to Arkansas. <BR/><BR/>Where <A HREF="http://hillbilly-willy.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Hillbilly Willy </A>is living <A HREF="http://blogriculture.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">The Rural Life which is a Great Life</A> yes it is a great life<A HREF="http://Willyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11405678803896925945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20703123.post-89475772456713238472007-08-18T12:08:00.000-04:002007-08-18T12:08:00.000-04:00Kay,Good luck with all your medical woe's. I'll be...Kay,<BR/>Good luck with all your medical woe's. I'll be thinking of you.<BR/>Thanks for the nice comments you have left on my blog.<BR/>Have a great big positive week!Spicyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02092460015575995500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20703123.post-17159469974582490212007-08-17T14:58:00.000-04:002007-08-17T14:58:00.000-04:00Maria: Yes, you are blessed. When I was married ...Maria: Yes, you are blessed. When I was married we had great insurance until he got "downsized." Then when I left him I had decent insurance until I lost my job in 2003. Part-time work doesn't provide health insurance and no one wants to hire anyone over 55 full-time. <BR/><BR/>Steph: Our family doctor we had for 25 years was like that. He retired and I miss him but I couldn't afford him Kay Dennisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02646717192332313215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20703123.post-48720875062950174512007-08-17T12:34:00.000-04:002007-08-17T12:34:00.000-04:00I have been blessed with great medical benefits. ...I have been blessed with great medical benefits. At a price though, since I am not only the widow of a Marine, but now the wife of Navy Commander retired and come by Tri Care for Life because of these gentlemen.<BR/><BR/>I wish you all the luck with your medical problems. . . I would love to see all Americans have suitable medical protection and a good prescription plan. No one should have to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20703123.post-62313160325565473802007-08-17T10:38:00.000-04:002007-08-17T10:38:00.000-04:00I'm fortunate to have the best GP in existence. Re...I'm fortunate to have the best GP in existence. Really. I've been through a LOT of doctors and it took me 52 years to find her. She's American, my age, an old hippie, brilliant, and about as down-to-earth as they come. I told her that when we move to Vienna she'll have to come with us.<BR/><BR/>People without ongoing health issues have no concept of how vital a good doctor is, not only to Kaye Wallerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06491607694389685973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20703123.post-75073233026378402432007-08-17T10:22:00.000-04:002007-08-17T10:22:00.000-04:00A lot of our doctors in the hospitals are from abr...A lot of our doctors in the hospitals are from abroad. I don't mind as long as they understand me and I understand them.<BR/><BR/>We all bitch and moan about the NHS but I thank who ever is up there that I don't have to worry about paying for the 15 different meds I take. I odn't even mind the waiting lists because if it loooks serious you do get a stat appointment.<BR/><BR/>Heh at least the two Vandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08950986487260937999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20703123.post-23966343906144202562007-08-17T09:49:00.000-04:002007-08-17T09:49:00.000-04:00Have you seen Michael Moore's movie 'Sicko' yet? B...Have you seen Michael Moore's movie 'Sicko' yet? <BR/><BR/>BTW: Doug Alder (http://www.thealders.net/blogs/index.php) is trying to outgroan you today ;-)<BR/><BR/>StuAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20703123.post-1924424151520687792007-08-17T07:55:00.000-04:002007-08-17T07:55:00.000-04:00I agree. Doctor Rama (she has us call her by her ...I agree. Doctor Rama (she has us call her by her first name 'cause her last name is difficult for Americans) speaks excellent English, My last Doc was Egyptian and her English was perfect. I've had others though who I made repeat themselves so I could understand them. Fortunately, my endocrinologist is Dr. Smith! lolKay Dennisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02646717192332313215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20703123.post-75601153014141365992007-08-17T07:37:00.000-04:002007-08-17T07:37:00.000-04:00Hope all the medical stuff turns out in your favor...Hope all the medical stuff turns out in your favor.<BR/><BR/>You know, I don't really care where the doctors come from, but it really bites my butt when they can't speak any flavor of English I can understand. If there is one thing in life we need to be able to communicate clearly and understandably, it's our health issues.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com