Posts Tagged ‘Health’

Thoughts on Haiti

Posted in Charity on January 21st, 2010 by admin – Comments Off

We are all moved by the heart wrenching devastation in Haiti – a country that has for too long ranked among the poorest in the world. Haiti now struggles with the aftermath of this remarkable tragedy – 140,000 deaths, and over 300,000 homeless. What little infrastructure there was in Port-au-Prince has all but been destroyed.
 
60 Minutes aired a very moving story:

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 For those who are moved to help, here are a few suggestions:

 Partners in Health (http://www.standwithhaiti.org/haiti) is a medical organization that has been working in Haiti for 20 years. They probably have the most capacity to bring immediate medical relief on the ground.

 Longer term solutions may be found in the collaboration of former Presidents Bush and Clinton. Their Clinton Bush Haiti Fund will work to provide immediate relief and long-term support to earthquake survivors. Information can be found here: http://clintonbushhaitifund.org/

 A Memphis organization with a deep commitment to Haiti is Haiti Medical Missions of Memphis (http://www.cbu.edu/~aross/biology/Haiti/#fundraising). While they may not be the best choice for immediate relief, they offer a great ongoing way to support the country as it rebuilds.

 The American Red Cross is raising funds using text messages. By simply texting “HAITI” to 90999, donors can make a $10 donation to support the American Red Cross Haitian relief efforts. Over $20m has been raised to date.

 Without trivializing this tragedy, I will point out that a bill is likely to be passed that will allow any cash charitable contributions for Haitian relief made before March 1, 2010 to be deducted on 2009 tax returns.

Thoughts on Health

Posted in Planning on November 16th, 2009 by admin – Comments Off

Very useful Wall Street Journal article for those on Medicare trying to navigate the enrollment system.

How to Figure Out Which Medicare Coverage Is Right for You – WSJ.com.

Thoughts on Health

Posted in Family on September 3rd, 2009 by admin – Comments Off
H1N1 Flu Update
The specter of the H1N1 virus is upon us. Incidence is rising as children head back to school and reported cases are top stories for the evening news.
 
In situations such as this, one can easily be overwhelmed with rumor and misinformation. In an effort to arm you with as much accurate information as possible, here are a few resources that can help you navigate these uncharted waters:
 
CDC site dedicated to H1N1 virus
 
Google site provides analysis of flu trends across the U.S.
 
Associated Press Article with 10 useful tips
 
New York Times article about the elusive nature of the virus
 
New York Times editorial detailing likely outcomes

Your best chance of avoiding the H1N1 virus will depend on your own immune system, so eat right, exercise, get plenty of rest, wash your hands, and stay healthy!