Pertaining to health care in Cuba, which poster
Posted By: spoke so glowingly about. on 2008-01-28
In Reply to: Then they can get right back on their tires and rafts and float on back to Cuba! nm - tired of people complaing about the USA - love it
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Why did you get a dog when you cannot pay for health care
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Then you ARE able to pay for health care for her. You are not
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You pay for health care. This isnt what I mean. I mean ppl who
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Health care is important, but..
Dr C will be the new health care CZAR
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Dear God! And no one wants universal health care in the US because that would be, like
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We need DOCTORS in charge of our health care,
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I like Michael Moore, but health care SM
in Cuba has declined and it's certainly not great. Don't believe everything you see.
It used to be fair, before the embargo, but it's now third world. What you saw was planned in advance.
EXACTLY and that's why your health care premiums are so high
I think I do more obese/morbidly obese patient reports than not
well maybe if health care providers weren't flooded
you wouldn't have such a long wait time and wouldn't need more doctors. I would hope the government would crack down on such things like smoking and fast food if it took over the health care industry.
vent - Personal appearance of health care staff
My mother was recently in our local hospital for a short stay and when I was visiting, I was shocked at the unkempt appearance of some of the nurses. For example, one nurse had long, messy, straggly hair that IMO would have looked much nicer washed AND pulled back out of the way. I mean I was just shocked that they were allowed to be so unkempt looking in a hospital setting! Just venting. . . . maybe I'm just getting old, I dunno. It seems to me standards have really fallen.
I care because if poster is doing something unusual
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I agree with the poster. Didn't care for it (sm)
My 6yo was bored with it too, and it just seemed too preachy. I get and appreciate the message they were sending, but the way they did it in parts seemed to be over kids' heads. It seemed more like a grown-up movie to me, and my daughter has not asked to watch it again.
Do you know that about Cuba from first-hand experience?
I traveled through much of Cuba a few years back and unlike the other countries mentioned, there are no luxuries that fund education or health care...but, having said that, and stating that the country is very poor, many things that are in place today are much better than before Castro. The education system is quite extraordinary for those who excel in school and wish to take advantage of it and are true to the communist idealism.
The economy is now mostly based on its tourism industry, and still it is a bargain to visit there. This will probably change soon, though, as the government is investing heavily in building new hotels and resorts. They are working hard to build relationships with countries outside the US influence and are just beginning to tap those potential benefits.
Having experienced healthcare services while in Cuba, I must say that everything was top notch. I did have to pay for it. The clinics for non-Cubans are not free, but it is exceedingly affordable. What amounted to an emergency room visit and observation here in the US was handle with an ocean-side view room with cable TV, my own private doctor, private nurse and private pharmacist and including a week's worth of Cipro was less than $177 US.
Yes, there is a lot of poverty and third world hardships (my personal belief is there is no longer a reason to have the embargo and I am against it), but the people are wonderfully interprising, hardworking, long suffering, happy, friendly and very pround about how their lives are so much better now than under the previous dictatorship.
They have come a long way under Castro's rule (I'm not debating I think he is perfect, but he is very loyal to his country and ideals).
Pertaining to this, exactly the point I was thinking
seemed like she was on drugs, her eyes were half shut and I mentioned it to another in the room with me. I kept looking at her and those eyes were always the same. She seemed to be more so on here than on AI.
Pertaining to the little girl missing, Madeleine
Am hearing reports that from fluids the police are checking that possibly this child died from an overdose of medications- they are saying the parent(s) gave her "sleeping medicine" in order to sedate her so the father and mother could go out for the evening and the child would sleep. New channels are asking what parents would do this. I as a young mother was prescribed the same type medicine by my son's pediatrician because my son had his nights and days mixed up, wanted to be up all night and sleep during the day. I was told to put in a dropper with his bottle of milk each night. The mother and father here both physicians and they would definitely know what to use to sedate to get their child to sleep through. Just maybe used too much.
I hope a Democrat is elected, however, Cuba is a
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Here is a funny pertaining to switching to digital TV in February
http://www.hulu.com/watch/36608/talkshow-with-spike-feresten-cable-psa#s-p1-st-i
I am "juvenile post" poster. "Looney" poster is some
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I don't care about your things, and can't imagine anyone would care about mine.
Whether it's my eating quirks or my sexual preferences, I have no need to divulge that stuff here.
It's NOT that interesting (mine OR yours!) and nobody cares.
Then they can get right back on their tires and rafts and float on back to Cuba! nm
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not poster you responded to but that poster has
everyone with different opinions is allowed to post here and poster said they were making a contribution in the name of pro-peace....give that poster a break please....
My dad's health...sm
He has stage IV cancer and has been told his current chemo regimen is his last shot.
Health Insurance
Does anyone know where I can get family coverage? I live in NY and I am taking an IC position. Thanks
Health insurance, so not sure.
My copay is the normal amount though, so it may not be too expensive. Our more expensive drugs will have a higher copay. You might see if your doctor has samples, just to see if it will work for you.
Age 56, good health; 5' 8" 137-140 lbs.
nm
This is w/o health insurance either - sm
though ours is cheap (but very, very good). We only pay $140 a month for 4 of us. Of course just about every few months (if not every) something unexpected crops up too, car repair, etc.
for my health into a drs. hands without being
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I understand that but did he say anything health
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Yes, I saw the her on one of the Health Channels also nm
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health food :)
i've made this exact same recipe for years -- husband calls it "health food" cuz of the oats. (i just call em no-bakes). I boil mine gently however for 2 minutes, not a second more for soft cookie consistency.
The only thing i do different now is use the DARK Hershey's cocoa -- everyone loves them!!
Health Insurance
I pay $240 a month for mom's (49yo) health insurance. This is for medical insurance plus a dental & vision discount program. She doesn't go to the doctor alot but when she does go there is always a remaining balance anywhere from $40-$80. Hospitalization through the insurance is set at $5,000 deductible. I am just wondering does this sound reasonable or is there anything else cheaper with good coverage or same coverage???? I checked into BCBS but they are SO expensive. Any input on this is greatly appreciated.
How's hubby's health?
Has he had a physical or been to the doctor recently? Repeating stories like that and an attitude change such as what you are describing can sometimes mean the onset of Alzheimer's or another form of dementia. I don't want to be a debbie downer, but I think it's something that probably should be looked into.
Good luck.
Would you cancel health ins....sm
if you couldn't really afford it? Or would you scrape by to pay for it? I have contemplated canceling to get ahead on my bills for a while. What if I or my husband or son gets really sick, say our gallbladder or appendix? What would they do? Let us suffer? Will they treat you and let you make payments? I am afraid to let it go because I am scared we may really need it. I don't know what to do.
New Health Tonic??!
I found this very well-referenced, scientific article to be quite amazing and enlightening indeed: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seminophagia -- Knowing these things, some people holding old taboos, attitudes or inhibitions may need to reconsider them!
She qualifies for an IEP under "other health SM
impaired" due to her ADD. You need to make a request in writing for them to perform official testing and to set up an IEP to ensure that your daughter gets the best help available. (Preferential seating--in front of class near teacher, extra time on written assignments, less homework if necessary--i.e., 2 math problems versus 10, non-verbal reminders that your daughter will understand to mean "pay attention, sweety, it's time to do our classwork," etc., etc.) Also, if she is behind academically, they should offer her extra help in that area--although in my experience they may not offer it to someone so young because they learn so quickly at that age and she may be caught up before you know it.
Good luck to you and your daughter!
Chickadee
Requiring a woman to do anything with her health
just treads on nasty ground in my opinion. Where would it end? I think this would be a heck of a step backwards for us all.
Does anyone know about Swanson Health Products?
I received a catalog of their products today (herbs, vitamins, minerals, etc.) and their prices seem really good. I was wondering how good their product is. Do they put a lot of "extra" ingredients in their herbs or do they offer the "real" thing? I know that there are some companies out there that their herb/vitamin supplements are not worth taking because there is so little of the real thing in their capsules. How do you rate Swanson?
Ex-spouse on health insurance?
My daughter just told me about a proposal her ex has suggested. He is close to a thousand dollars in arrears for back child support. Now he wants to negotiate a deal where my daughter will accept about half of what he owes in exchange for his adding her to his job health insurance. She is self-employed and has not had health insurance coverage since their divorce.
I don't think he can do that, can he? Since he has lied about so many things I don't think she will do that unless he can prove she can be covered. Even if he could add her, what would keep him from dropping her for spite if there are problems down the road? Any thoughts? Thank you.
ITA, I'm in that situation now, he has health ins, gives me his paycheck sm
every month to pay the bills. Money from MT is extra for movies, clothes, etc. I tried talking to him, said I wasn't happy. He said nothing is wrong. So will stay unless something major happens - and I did consult a lawyer but because we've been married 4 years, the lawyer even said it didn't really benefit me to leave. At least my husband works out of town every now and then and I get a break.
I agree. The health department
needs to go in and take over. The poor little girl is probably dealing with an alcoholic or drugged-up mother or maybe she's mentally ill. The little girl shouldn't be living with such an irresponsible mother. At the very least the health dept needs to go in and fumigate and clean them up and monitor the house and family members. Better that than having 30 families trying to contend with this problem.
You have to confront him. Your health and well being are most important.
I believe people know they are gay from a young age. Some might be confused about it, but, by adulthood, they know they are gay. I cannot imagine a straight guy watching gay porn or, worse yet, seeking gay escorts. He's gay.
Health Maintenance Resources
You can order on line -shipped to your door, no commitment - it was developed for morbidly obese people pre gastric bypass - to get some pounds off before they could have surgery or to determine if they for sure could not lose weight. Food is really good and filling. Check different sites - prices vary. Best site I have found is in Texas. I was really appalled at the taste of Nutrisystem - absolutely had to throw things away.
Health and beauty products
I always like to hear about good reviews of products because sometimes it can be overwhelming with all the choices. I just thought we could all share about one or two of our favorites - hair or makeup. I personally love L'Oreal volumizer mascara and most Lancome makeup even though it's pricey. I'm looking for a really good shampoo and conditioner though - anyone?
For your health, I hope you move
Not be a smart@ss, but if there's nothing you can do legally, you really should move. For the amount of money you've spent on filters for both her place and yours, you could have probably gotten another place. I don't know where you live or whether you have a rent-controlled apartment, but none of that will matter if you're dead. It's time to start checking the classifieds.
Individual health policies
Individual health insurance policies are a lot harder to get. There is a lot more underwriting on them than there is on a group plan - it's why the group plan premiums are larger. They have to take anyone that is a member of the group.
I was denied because I had been previously diagnosed with a low thyroid. If you're overweight you probably will be denied. If you previously have been diagnosed with almost anything, but especially high blood pressure, any sort of endocrine problem like thyroid or diabetes, chances are it will be difficult to get it.
If you want to go that route, your best bet would be to go to an actual agent that sells life insurance. When it's an agent who is dealing with the company alot of times they can talk to the underwriters and the company and get it pushed through, which you can't do when you're just doing it online.
Do not cancel your health insurance. You never know when you will need it. sm
I had no health insurance for 3 years and that is the ONLY reason I went back in-house. I figured I had pushed the envelope far enough and was due for major problems.
Most hospitals have payment plans and will work with you. The hospital I work for has a Care Management department that will come to the hospital to work with you on payment plans or help you find whatever help may be out there and that you can access.
If you keep anything, keep your insurance. Go for high deductible. Find a clinic that has a sliding scale, but keep it if you can.
DH health question/your opinion
My husband is 60, very good health overall, does not drink/smoke, does exercise, takes lots of supplements and almost all veg. diet with fish.
There is no history of diabetes in his immediate family that I know of. We have only been married a few months, I'm 55.
Sometimes after a long day (he is a self employed paralegal and sometimes has very long days) he comes home in a condition I would compare to to a person who has had a couple drinks. He insists he is not tired, but is vague and sometimes almost staggering. Sometimes eating helps, sometimes not. I have told him not to go several hours without eating and drinking fluids and he is more careful about that but last night he became the same way after a long day. He acts likes he is mildly intoxicated, slow, deliberate, not himself. And I know positively that it is not drugs or alcohol I'm thinking diabetic? He insists his health is great, I have only mentioned what I have thought/witnessed. (This also happened during our vacation when I was with him all day after a long day of driving). Any opinions on this? Thanks
What have they done?? I heard no health insurance for employees, but what else?
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what is yam cream? at health food store?
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I had mine at 34, and my health improved dramatically! (sm)
I only wish I coulda had it when I was 13! (haha)
No longer being anemic, my energy level went 'way up. I lost alot of weight after surgery. (Actually a little too much - it took a while to get back to normal, so I just ate more.....) After having to live my life around my nearly debilitating periods, I now had the freedom to go wherever I wanted, whenever I wanted, for as long as I wanted, with no more checking the calendar. And no more worries about birth-control, either! Because of my young age, the doc was all worried that I'd be remorseful later that I couldn't have kids. NO WAY. I told him that after he removed my uterus, he could hang it up on the wall and throw darts at it, for all I cared!
Yes, there is some postop pain and you have to rest and get your strength back. But it's winter, and what better time to pamper yourself, read books, watch TV, write letters, and SLEEP. You will do just fine, and once you've recovered, you'll wish you'd done it years ago.
Good luck & best wishes! :)
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