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Shavkat @Shavkat (141905) • Philippines 16 Apr

To make the story short, my nephew's therapy session with his occupational therapist was refused yesterday. The reason is that my nephew did not have his session last Tuesday. Regardless, I questioned it. It means if the child was...

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Darn it. Blew out my knee again.

The Horse @TheHorse (238358) • Walnut Creek, California 1 Oct

At the cabin, I was crouching a bit to spray paint a lower log when it went partially out. Yesterday, I was just walking, and it blew out. I am getting by with one crutch. I can put a bit of pressure on it, but the pain is pretty...

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Why do some African leaders seek Medical help in Europe when they can build hospitals in Africa?

Emmanuel Adelakun @ogbenishyna44 (1757) 20 Jul

The immediate past president of Nigeria just passed away in a private hospital in London after wasting billions on hospitals that never functioned back hope. The corruption is so bad in many African countries that it becomes...

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Hospitalisation insurance plans for my parents and myself

ultraman cosmos @id_peace (17036) • Singapore 25 Jan 25

I had a shock of my life when I was told that my mum's insurance coverage would cost $12k. It was way more expensive than the 10k insurance coverage of my dad's. So on total, we would need to pay almost 8k each for each kids....

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Can public healthcare/hospitals be more effective than private ones?

Anish Asokan @RevivedWarrior (3853) • India 12 Jan 25

In most countries private hospitals is often the better option compared to public health care. There is shorter wait time, personalized treatment, better facilities and better access to top specialists. By all means, that all...

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Trump's Cruelty

celticeagle @celticeagle (189967) • Boise, Idaho 10 Nov 24

I saw a very sad video last night. It was about a woman who found out she was pregnant. But the baby had a problem where it could only live after birth for a very few minutes. Instead of getting the healthcare she needed, she was...

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healthcare

america

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What do you do to kill wait times at hospitals and travel?

Anish Asokan @RevivedWarrior (3853) • India 25 Oct 24

Wait times especially long wait times are frustrating and stressful. We could also be mentally and emotionally drained if the waiting time is also associated with uncertainty, outcome and lack of communication. Killing times...

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Thank you for Praying

PsalmOneCares @everwonderwhy (7355) 10 Feb 24

Mom's going through some medical tests. I pray that they’ll all be quick , get the copies of all the results, and decide to address healthy measures for recovery and healing at home. Before this flu she had caught from her...

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healing

healthcare

functional health medicine

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Messaging about Mom

PsalmOneCares @everwonderwhy (7355) 9 Feb 24

88, strong and sharp. But early this morning, at 3 AM, my sister picked her up and took her to their local hospital's ER. She was feeling weak and tired. Probably bacause her house maid and nurse had fallen ill with flu. She...

health

herbs and nutrition

healthcare

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"I Want A Job"

Raine38 @Raine38 (12387) • United States 20 Aug 23

Without giving too much personal information, I work in the hospital/healthcare industry. My last position was in a hospital where the final hiring decision for all positions rests with me. Once a Filipino RN came to me for help...

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A Little Extra Off

Amber @AmbiePam (121127) • United States 7 Jun 23

Talking about a medication my insurance wouldn't pay for yesterday made me think of something else, and I wondered if you had used it, or if you have something similar in your country. So Medicaid in Oklahoma (other states are...

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Should Life or Death Be Decided by the Government?

Jim Bauer @porwest (112929) • United States 13 Jun 22

I have talked at length in the past about many of the reasons why universal health care is a bad idea and why a for-profit medical system such as we have here in the United States is not only better care, but also "patient...

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Woke to terrible news.

patgalca @patgalca (18481) • Orangeville, Ontario 6 Jan 22

My husband came home from work at 10:30 this morning. I asked what he was doing here. I was still in bed. Then I saw he was crying. His cousin (who lives in the area and works at the plant next to my husband's) lost his 28yo...

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Not as bad as I thought.

Kayla Tsukino @kaylachan (84867) • Daytona Beach, Florida 7 Oct 21

This morning I had my first telehealth appointment with my husband's provider. I know that sentence doesn't sound like it belongs, but believe me it does. Due to the mask-wearing and the danger it poses to my husband's health, he...

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Clinton Portis and Three Others Plead Guilty

Jordan Lader @JordanLader (7408) • Sparta, Tennessee 8 Sep 21

Former Running Back, Clinton Portis along with three other retired players are pleading guilty for the role they played in a scheme to defraud a health care program that was designed to help former players with their health...

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Covid and the Options !!

Shakti Ranjan Pani @Pani2202 (124) 19 May 21

Hi Friends, I was not posting for few times was occupied with some critical situations. I am from India, The 2nd Highest and concerning country for Covid. I heard a lot of people saying 'they can't stand this Mask any...

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Covid and Opportunists !!

Shakti Ranjan Pani @Pani2202 (124) 3 May 21

Pandemic is really taking a bad shape here in India. Government and institutions are working hard to stabilise the situation. Many countries offered support and solidarity to the country. Thanks to them. Every day we see some...

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Covid and Public's attitude IV

Shakti Ranjan Pani @Pani2202 (124) 30 Apr 21

We really feel bad for your Loss ! It hurts when someone (close) is no more ! Please accept the Harsh truth, Every person sign his own death warrant the day he come to the earth. There are many precautions which can be taken...

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Increase Elders Age Group in 2035

Shavkat @Shavkat (141905) • Philippines 4 Oct 20

I am not sure if this research is accurate. It was claimed that the elders population will be increased by the year 2035. If it happens, it needs more healthcare facilities and healthcare professionals needed to cater to their...

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Free health care?

Rachel @rachelennia (211) • Montego Bay, Jamaica 3 Aug 20

Do you have free health care in the country you live? If so, where and how is the quality? Here in Jamaica we have it but where I was born in the US we don’t. I actually think the quality is pretty good considering it’s a 3rd...

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