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Flying Squirrel (95 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-03-10 09:09 PM Original message |
Cousin with broken jaw from bike accident... No doctor will operate. |
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KT2000 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-03-10 09:18 PM Response to Original message |
1. Washington can be brutal |
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Historic NY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-03-10 11:15 PM Response to Reply #1 |
17. Wait as minute I thought it was progressive & flowing with milk & honey..... |
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TheWatcher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-03-10 11:20 PM Response to Reply #17 |
18. You're thinking of Seattle, as far as Progressive and Milk and Honey |
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nannah (690 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 05:59 PM Response to Reply #1 |
47. Where in Wa does you cousin live? |
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KT2000 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 07:33 PM Response to Reply #47 |
57. You accidently replied |
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nannah (690 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 11:01 PM Response to Reply #57 |
69. thanks. n/i |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-03-10 09:20 PM Response to Original message |
2. Call St Joseph Hospital in Bellingham |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-03-10 09:24 PM Response to Reply #2 |
7. I was hoping you'd see this, sandnsea. I hope this info will help. nt |
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medeak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-03-10 10:13 PM Response to Reply #7 |
11. what an asset she is here! n/t |
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Flying Squirrel (95 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-03-10 10:09 PM Response to Reply #2 |
10. I'll suggest it, thanks! |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 09:22 PM Response to Reply #10 |
65. Here's a link |
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riderinthestorm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-03-10 09:21 PM Response to Original message |
3. K & R for more exposure. Wish I had some suggestions. I am so sorry for your cousin. |
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JVS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-03-10 09:22 PM Response to Original message |
4. Maybe the Cubans could help. They generally like opportunities to demonstrate... |
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toppertwot (49 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 06:33 PM Response to Reply #4 |
49. VIVA CUBA! |
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inenemyterritory (47 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-03-10 09:23 PM Response to Original message |
5. Is |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-03-10 09:23 PM Response to Original message |
6. Contact the Free clinics |
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Fumesucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-03-10 09:28 PM Response to Original message |
8. Sorry to hear of your cousin's misfortune.. |
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BrklynLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-03-10 09:50 PM Response to Original message |
9. That is a sad sit;uation. Pls keep us posted if there is any change in the situation. |
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Bitwit1234 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-03-10 10:14 PM Response to Original message |
12. Canada has free clinics don't they. He might be able to |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-03-10 10:27 PM Response to Original message |
13. If he goes to an ER, they have to treat him. Most hosps have a sliding fee scale thing you can apply |
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Flying Squirrel (95 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-03-10 10:35 PM Response to Reply #13 |
14. They have to TREAT him -- |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-03-10 10:39 PM Response to Reply #14 |
15. Sounds like you have done what I can think of, it is inexcusable. |
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Heddi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 07:41 PM Response to Reply #14 |
59. send him to Harborview. Level 1 Trauma and Community hospital. 80% of patients are uninsured, homele |
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KT2000 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-03-10 11:54 PM Response to Reply #13 |
20. the law was changed |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 03:30 PM Response to Reply #20 |
35. Yep. Our ER simply makes patients wait for-freaking-ever |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 09:23 PM Response to Reply #20 |
66. That's always been the law |
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SheilaT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 08:11 PM Response to Reply #13 |
61. Hospital ERs only have to |
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ShamelessHussy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-03-10 10:48 PM Response to Original message |
16. His story should be recorded and posted on the Internet |
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chatnoir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-03-10 11:24 PM Response to Original message |
19. K & R for exposure |
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Nailzberg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 12:20 AM Response to Original message |
21. Sorry to hear that. My support so it goes back to the top. |
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kath (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 01:00 AM Response to Original message |
22. In the laaa-aannd of the fuh-reeeeeee and the hooooome of the brave. (insert musical notes) |
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atomic-fly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 06:48 AM Response to Reply #22 |
23. maybe he should go take photos of some police officers |
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Hepburn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 06:18 PM Response to Reply #22 |
48. I was talking to a pal today who just finished Med School in the Dominican Republic. |
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mnhtnbb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 06:40 PM Response to Reply #48 |
51. I have friends who just moved to the DR. Today. Literally. |
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Hepburn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 07:07 PM Response to Reply #51 |
54. It sure sounds interesting to me... |
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SammyWinstonJack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-05-10 02:20 PM Response to Reply #22 |
76. Great country, eh? |
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ClayZ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 09:03 AM Response to Original message |
24. Sacred Hearts Hospital in Spokane or Providence in Everett! |
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Flying Squirrel (95 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 04:14 PM Response to Reply #24 |
41. Providence is where he went |
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Heddi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 07:43 PM Response to Reply #41 |
60. SEND HIM TO HARBORVIEW ER. 80% of the patients admitted there are homeless, uninsured, |
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a la izquierda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 09:30 AM Response to Original message |
25. Okay, the suggestions for getting the immediate problem... |
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marew (854 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 10:36 AM Response to Original message |
26. unbelievable! So sorry. |
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cayanne (682 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 12:24 PM Response to Original message |
27. Send this to Rachael, Keith and Ed |
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Liberal_in_LA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 12:33 PM Response to Original message |
28. K&R |
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CrispyQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 12:49 PM Response to Original message |
29. Too bad your cousin lives in the greatest country in the world |
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Doctor_J (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 03:06 PM Response to Reply #29 |
31. I wonder what King Glen would say about this |
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Doctor_J (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 03:05 PM Response to Original message |
30. Being in WA, he's in driving distance of BC |
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Juche (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 03:14 PM Response to Original message |
32. Can he apply for the pre-existing program in washington |
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DollyM (837 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 05:47 PM Response to Reply #32 |
44. I don't know about Washington but . . . |
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Bluerthanblue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 03:29 PM Response to Original message |
33. here are some places |
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Flying Squirrel (95 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 04:13 PM Response to Reply #33 |
40. Thanks! |
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Bluerthanblue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 06:36 PM Response to Reply #40 |
50. you are very welcome, hope something helps- |
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Capitalocracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 03:29 PM Response to Original message |
34. Yes, I'd say call a hospital in Canada, or go somewhere else |
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Ignis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 03:33 PM Response to Original message |
36. B-b-but we passed HCR! Everything's better now! |
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The Gunslinger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 04:12 PM Response to Reply #36 |
39. Don't worry they said they will keep working on it though......... |
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mwooldri (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 03:47 PM Response to Original message |
37. :( :( :( |
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ctwayne (70 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 03:55 PM Response to Original message |
38. $1,000,000 A Year Per Soldier |
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roody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 04:41 PM Response to Original message |
42. Cuba would be cheaper. |
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ColesCountyDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 05:20 PM Response to Original message |
43. If the hospital receives Hill-Burton funds, they HAVE TO help him. n/t |
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shanti2 (40 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 05:49 PM Response to Reply #43 |
45. No they don't. |
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ColesCountyDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 05:59 PM Response to Reply #45 |
46. I've never known one who wouldn't. |
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davidwparker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 06:47 PM Response to Original message |
52. Sorry to hear that. We are one COLD society. n/t |
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Desertrose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 06:59 PM Response to Original message |
53. Contact Keith Olberman's show..... |
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newtothegame (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 07:14 PM Response to Original message |
55. Ah, the fresh smell of change. nt |
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truedelphi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 07:21 PM Response to Original message |
56. There once was a solution touted by a young and |
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Safetykitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 09:28 PM Response to Reply #56 |
67. Horrifying. But amazingly this will get worse and worse. |
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truedelphi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-05-10 02:13 PM Response to Reply #67 |
72. After being wiped out by a medical bankruptcy, my household is on |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 07:38 PM Response to Original message |
58. Terrible situation --- |
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colsohlibgal (670 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 08:23 PM Response to Original message |
62. Only In America |
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midnight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 08:52 PM Response to Original message |
63. How is it that billions of dollars were spent to sell us reform that took away |
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truedelphi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-05-10 02:18 PM Response to Reply #63 |
73. + 1. n/t |
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truedelphi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-05-10 02:18 PM Response to Reply #63 |
74. + 2. n/t |
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truedelphi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-05-10 02:19 PM Response to Reply #63 |
75. Plus on into infinity. |
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aquart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 09:12 PM Response to Original message |
64. Copy this story to every elected rep you have, state, fed, local. |
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nannah (690 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 10:59 PM Response to Original message |
68. Where in Wa does you cousin live? |
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Flying Squirrel (95 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-05-10 04:39 AM Response to Reply #68 |
71. Thanks, his mother thinks Harborview will do it but I'll get back to you |
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gmoney (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-04-10 11:12 PM Response to Original message |
70. Neil Boortz says he can go to any emergency room and be treated for free |
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