As a family physician, I explore the HEART of HEALTH in my work, recreation, community, and through writing. My blog, Watercress Words, informs and inspires us to live in health. I believe we can turn our health challenges into healthy opportunities. When we do, we can share the HEART of health with our families, communities, and the world. Come explore and share with me.
I shared this story because it touched my heart. I hope it does yours also.
So we do not lose heart. Though our outer selfis wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.
For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison,as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen.
For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.
2 Corinthians 4, English Standard Version
A Wedding
Whether elaborate or simple, a wedding is always special. And some are more special than others. Take a look at this unique special wedding.
I don’t know Abbi and Swift, but they live in my city, and I have friends and colleagues who work at this hospital.
This kind of event doesn’t surprise me at all; people here do things like this for each other, I hope they do in your town also.
By the way, did you see the people watching outside on the sidewalk? it was almost 100 degrees that day. That’s love too.
I thought this was a nice story worth sharing. So I am. Enjoy.
Cover Image
This photo is from Pexels.com by Feyza Yu and not affiliated with the couple in the video.
Exploring the HEART of Health
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Celebration of Life Mural-The mural was created to honor those surviving the disease of cancer. The mural’s tiles are inscribed by cancer survivors and represent the continuous flow of life.
In this post, I review and summarize what each candidate proposes and plans according to information on their official websites.
In 3 months, on November 8, 2016, United States citizens will elect the 45th President.
This graphic from USA.GOV reviews the process of electing the President.
The Presidential pathway from USA.gov
I plan to vote and hope you will too if you are eligible.
I don’t endorse a candidate on this blog because I want everyone who visits to feel welcome, and politics is not the focus of this blog. But I am watching the campaign closely; I listened to the major speeches at both of the major party conventions.
I am especially interested in the candidates’ views on health care. Health care was a major issue in the last election and proved to be momentous.
In his campaign, the Democratic candidate, Barack Obama, promised health care reform and as President he delivered with the passage of the Affordable Care Act,the first time Americans have had universal health care.This election’s major party candidates also make promises about health care.
The 2016 Presidential candidates
In this post, I review and summarize what each candidate proposes and plans according to information on their official websites. I’ll give you the links and encourage you to read them for yourself.
The Republican party convention occurred first, so I will start with its candidate.
Republican- Donald J. Trump, Chairman and President, The Trump Organization
Bring down out-of-pocket costs for copays, deductibles and prescription drugs
Expand access to care for low income groups, immigrants and rural populations.
Defend access to reproductive health care.
As President, Mrs. Clinton will work with Congress to
Fight addiction and substance abuse with prevention, treatment and recovery programs and reforming the criminal justice system handling of offenders.
Set a goal to prevent, treat and cure Alzheimer’s Disease by 2025. Help those affected and their families get the care they need.
Create an AIDS/HIV policy to increase research, expand treatment options, increase health care financial options for those affected, and eliminate discriminatory laws.
Develop an “autism initiative” to expand insurance coverage, increase funding for research, early identification and intervention, employment opportunities, and school safety.
Commit to fully implement the Americans with Disabilities Act, and increase support for persons with disabilities and their families.
Under the heading of health Mrs. Clinton includes her positions and proposals for
Climate change
Women’s rights and opportunity
Support for veterans, the military and their families
Paid family and medical leave
another view of the Oval Office replica by Dr Aletha
Follow this link to read about another woman, a physician, who is running for President-
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Please explore some of the other posts on this blog about the United States’ healthcare system . Here’s one to get you started .
In the Declaration of Independence, the founders of the United States created a nation based on the “self-evident truths” of “Life ,Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness” and to promote “Safety and Happiness” .
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