Given that the United States has an aging population, the demand for medical services is growing. To ensure a robust health care workforce and to meet the needs of the population, we must address the problem of physician burnout. According to the Agency for Health Care Research and Quality, physician burnout refers to the “long-term…
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DO MASK MANDATES APPLY TO CELEBRITIES?
I do not support mask mandates. I believe that there should not be any mask mandate. Americans must be free to choose whether to wear masks or not. We continue to see how mask mandates are enforced on the general public, while celebrities continue to openly disregard COVID19 rules. A mask mandate is in effect…
COVID RULES AND LOCKDOWNS: WHO SUFFERED THE MOST?
Since the outbreak of COVID19, there came a wave of public health guidelines, rules, restrictions, and mandates. As a result, Americans suffered financially, emotionally, as well as physically. Americans of all ages, from all walks of life, suffered from the intrusive government orders that affected their personal, professional, and social lives. Many working-age Americans saw…
THE GARCETTI CONFUSION
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti was seen, without a mask, taking photos with NBA legend Magic Johnson and Mayor London Breed of San Francisco, at a sporting event. The elected official was seen maskless at SoFi Stadium that has a mask mandate in place. Therefore, Mayor Garcetti’s action is a clear violation of the stadium’s…
AOC AND THE GOVERNMENT MANDATE HYPOCRISY
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) of New York was seen spending time vacationing in the state of Florida. Her visit to Florida highlights the contrast between the two states. While New Yorkers continue to face intrusive government mandates, the people of Florida live in freedom. AOC’s visit to Florida also highlights the double standard – AOC…
PRIVATE SECTOR VACCINE MANDATE WILL HURT NEW YORK CITY BUSINESSES
This month, the vaccine mandate for private businesses in New York City, announced by outgoing Mayor Bill de Blasio, went into effect. The mandate will hurt the private sector. Unfortunately, Mayor-elect Eric Adams has said that the vaccine mandate will remain in place. According to the mandate, all private sector employees in New York City…
OPPOSE AIR TRAVEL VACCINE MANDATE PROPOSAL
According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the United States should consider COVID19 vaccine mandate for domestic air travel. In my opinion, an air travel vaccine mandate would threaten freedom and give government greater control over the lives of Americans. There is nationwide opposition to vaccine mandates. People believe that the decision to take or not take…
NYC VACCINE MANDATE MUST BE WITHDRAWN OR OVERTURNED
The United States of America is a free country. COVID19 vaccine mandates infringe on people’s freedom and also hurt the economy. Bill de Blasio, the outgoing mayor of New York City, recently announced a vaccine mandate for all private sector employers. I believe this mandate should be withdrawn or overturned. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced…
LOSS OF FREEDOM IN AUSTRIA
Reportedly, the Austrian government has ordered a lockdown for millions of people who are not fully vaccinated against COVID19. Such an order threatens people’s freedom. The decision to receive the COVID19 vaccine should be a personal decision. Government must not dictate people what to do in terms of their own health. In Austria, Chancellor Alexander…
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME CAN BE STRESSFUL FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
To “spring forward” in March and to “fall back” in November – as a result of daylight saving time – are more than changing the time and adjusting the clocks twice a year. It is about making adjustments to one’s daily routine and dealing with the problems that occur as a result of the time…
BORDER CRISIS ENDANGERS PUBLIC HEALTH
The illegal entry of people into the United States puts the health of Americans at risk. Undocumented immigrants may be carrying contagious illnesses. Therefore, the unauthorized flow of foreign nationals into the United States, through the southern border must, be stopped. Undocumented immigrants may not only be infected with coronavirus, but they may also have…
COVID19 RESTRICTIONS CONTINUE TO AFFECT MENTAL HEALTH
Coronavirus has caused sickness and death. The restrictions that various local and state governments imposed during the pandemic also resulted in great pain for Americans, particularly in terms of mental health. With many COVID19 restrictions still in place, people continue to suffer. Humans are social beings who crave for closeness and harmony. People enjoy togetherness…
HELP EASE THE BURDEN OF MEDICAL DEBT
Medical debt is a part of life. However, the burden of medical debt in America has grown significantly and communities must address the problem. According to The Motley Fool, nearly 1 in 5 Americans has past-due medical debt. A 2019 CNBC article reported that health care bills are the top reason for people to withdraw…
IMPOSING CURFEW CANNOT BE A PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURE
California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered a 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew, until December 21, to stop the spread of coronavirus. Ordering a curfew can never be a public health measure, and shows the governor’s failure in leadership. America, for months, has fought coronavirus. Since the pandemic began, we overcame shortages of personal protective equipment,…
ONLY IN CALIFORNIA: MEAL WITH MASKS ON
Just when people thought that things could not get any more difficult, the office of the governor of California advised restaurant diners that they should put their masks back on after each bite. The suggestion is ridiculous, to say the least. Masks have become a topic of great controversy and debate over the last several…
BIDEN SUPPORTS FORCING AMERICANS TO WEAR MASKS NATIONWIDE
This year, we have seen many examples of government overreach across the country. During the pandemic, state and local governments forced people to shut down businesses, and also restricted people’s personal freedom by forcing them to wear masks. Many of these mandates are still in place. If Joe Biden is elected to the office of…
EMERGENCY TRAVEL ORDER WOULD GREATLY HURT CHICAGO’S TOURISM INDUSTRY
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s decision to add Wisconsin to Chicago’s coronavirus travel advisory would hurt the city’s tourism and economy. Mayor Lightfoot announced on Monday that Wisconsin would be added to Chicago’s “Emergency Travel Order”, starting Friday. This means that anyone traveling to Chicago from Wisconsin, or returning to Chicago after visiting Wisconsin, would be required…
MASK MANDATE IS GOVERNMENT OVERREACH
Freedom is under attack in states and counties across the country. Shockingly, various states and counties are requiring law-abiding people to wear masks, and some are threatening citizens with steep penalties for failure to comply. Government does not have the authority to implement such mandates. The state of Louisiana, starting Monday, July 13, 2020, would…
A STORY OF HOPE DURING THE PANDEMIC
A woman in Massachusetts, who is 103 years old, survived the coronavirus. Not only that, but to celebrate her victory over this life-threatening virus, Jennie Stejna opened a Bud Light beer. A story such as this provides hope during this very challenging time in our country’s history. Elderly individuals, according to the Centers for Disease…
THE FUTURE OF BLOW-DRYERS AND HAND-DRYERS IS UNCERTAIN
Reportedly, future of blow-dryers at salons and barbershops is uncertain. It is believed that blow-dryers can help spread droplets in the air, and may lead to the spread of viruses, including the life-threatening coronavirus. Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut announced that hair salons in the state could re-open on May 20, but the establishments would…
POST-PANDEMIC, WE WILL BE STRONGER AS A NATION
I believe that life will be very different, following the coronavirus pandemic. But I also believe that as a nation, America will be stronger than ever before. The coronavirus pandemic has deeply impacted us. Not only did this virus infect well over a million people in America, it also claimed tens of thousands of lives….
COVID19 LOCKDOWN HURTS PEOPLE WITH DENTAL HEALTH NEEDS
Wisconsin is suffering from a shortage of dentists. At the same time, dental health needs are severe. The pandemic, which resulted in widespread shutdowns including dental offices, would make the crisis even worse. In Wisconsin, there are unmet dental health needs. Reasons include from lack of insurance coverage, significant out-of-pocket costs, and long wait lists…
WOULD THE DIRECT PRIMARY CARE MODEL GROW IN AMERICA?
The Direct Primary Care (DPC) model is a promising way to improve access to medical care for Americans of all ages. The American Academy of Family Physicians defines DPC as a “practice and payment model where patients/consumers pay their physician or practice directly in the form of periodic payments for a defined set of primary…
DONATE HAIR FOR THOSE IN NEED
During the coronavirus pandemic, hair salons and barbershops in many states are closed, causing inconvenience for people. However, people can use this as an opportunity to grow their hair, and once the lockdown is over, they can make a hair donation to organizations that make wigs for those who lose hair due to medical reasons….
THE INVISIBLE COST OF THE PANDEMIC
The coronavirus pandemic has cost lives and jobs. The ‘invisible’ cost of this outbreak is the mental health toll on America’s population. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year. Additionally, many children suffer from identifiable mental health problems. The Centers for Disease Control and…
WILL CASES OF COVID-19 INFECTIONS INCREASE IF LOCKDOWN IS LIFTED?
As governors of various states are extending the stay-at-home orders, protests are starting to brew because people are frustrated with not being able to lead normal lives. At the center of all this is the question of whether or not cases of COVID-19 infections would increase if lockdown is lifted. Federal guidelines recommended social distancing,…
TWO WAYS WE CAN IMPROVE AMERICA’S HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
In the United States of America, cost of health care is rising, and utilization of health care services is increasing. This means that our health care system must be efficient and effective in responding to the needs of the population. Here are two ways that our health care system can better serve the people of…
PROTECT THE SENIORS, PROTECT THE UNBORN
We must protect the unborn, as we show our commitment to not just children, but also the seniors. The willingness to protect unborn children goes well beyond the political debate of pro-abortion vs. pro-life. It is about recognizing that human lives are precious. On the spectrum of life – the unborn are on one end,…
PHYSICIAN BURNOUT: A PROBLEM THAT WE MUST ADDRESS, NOW
Not too long ago, a physician left his job at a large health system. It was a loss for the medical community, because of how excellent a doctor he is. He travelled out of state for a few months, only to come back to his home state and restart clinical practice in a different city….
AN AGING POPULATION AND THE CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH CAREGIVING
We see them everywhere – at restaurants, gas stations, post offices, on the road driving vehicles, at the park, at malls, golf courses, and so on. They are those who belong to the Silent Generation (people born in the years 1925-42) and the early wave of the Baby Boomers (the Baby Boomer generation was born…
RIGHT TO TRY: GIVING HOPE TO THE TERMINALLY ILL
The Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2017 (called the “Right to Try Act” in short) after being unanimously approved by the United State Senate in August 2017, was passed by the House of Representatives on May 22, 2018. The bill now awaits President Donald. J. Trump’s…
ELDER ABUSE: A GROWING CRISIS
America has an aging population. But the demographic shift is not unique to our country. In fact, the world’s population of seniors is growing rapidly. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 617 million people around the world (or 8.5 of the population worldwide) are aged 65 and over.[1] The number of seniors is projected to…
LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA FOR RECREATIONAL USE IS HARMFUL FOR AMERICANS
The legalization of the sale and consumption of marijuana for recreational purposes in California is detrimental to the health and well-being of Americans. California is the sixth U.S. state to legalize recreational marijuana (known as “pot”) for consumers aged 21 years or older, as of January 1, 2018. These adults can possess up to an…
REPEAL OF THE INDIVIDUAL MANDATE – RESTORING CONFIDENCE, FREEDOM, AND CHOICE
[Views expressed here are my own, and have not been endorsed by any political party, elected official, candidate for elected office, or any local, state or federal government agency] The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which just passed the Senate and the House and was signed into law by President Donald J. Trump earlier today,…