
By Kevin Pezzi, MD
GCC/Staff
Mar. 8, 2010
Anyone who supports government-run healthcare fundamentally misunderstands how physicians practice medicine.
We don’t do it by waving magic wands or receiving divine inspirations; we do it by ordering tests, performing procedures, and prescribing drugs.
Anyone who interferes with the ability of doctors to do those things is hampering our ability to help [...]
March 8, 2010 | Posted in
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By Maryann Knag
GCC/Staff
Mar. 8, 2010
While I watched most of the Health Care Summit hosted by President Obama on Feb. 25th, I was aware of not one but THREE 800 lb. gorillas in the room at Blair House.
Gorilla #1 Both Medicare and Medicaid are broke and are not sustainable.
Gorilla #2 Insurance overhead costs consume 26% of [...]
March 8, 2010 | Posted in
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By Judge Andrew P. Napolitano
Mar. 1, 2010
Can the government force you to buy health insurance? Why can’t I buy health insurance from anyone who wants to sell it to me?
(Q) Can the federal government compel a person to have health insurance?
(A) Congress may regulate interstate commerce, pursuant to power granted to it in the Constitution. [...]
March 1, 2010 | Posted in
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By Bradley Hennenfent, M.D.
Physician & Economist
GCC/Staff
Feb. 16, 2010
Editor’s Note: In case you missed, when we first published our plan.
Here is the link, we hope you will enjoy it and pass it around to others.
We would like to know what you think. dan@goldcoastchronicle.com
TIME IS CRITICAL. PLEASE ACT NOW
President Obama is scheduled to talk to the Republicans [...]
February 16, 2010 | Posted in
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By Daniel R. Jones, MD
GCC/Staff
Feb.3, 2010
Many in Congress blame doctors and hospitals for the high cost of healthcare. In reality, Congress should be looking in the mirror for the culprit.
Healthcare costs have been increasing at approximately twice the average rate of inflation for several decades. That’s because greedy doctors and hospitals must be getting rich, [...]
February 3, 2010 | Posted in
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By Bradley Hennenfent, M.D.
Physician/Economist
GCC/Staff
Jan. 18, 2010
Our politicians are letting third parties take over our health care. LET’S STOP THEM NOW. The People’s Health Care Reform Plan will make PATIENTS MORE POWERFUL, and the Government, corporations, and insurance companies less powerful.
This plan will reduce costs, increase access, and save the most lives. It’s also simple.
Short Version [...]
January 19, 2010 | Posted in
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By Dr. Mercola
Jan. 9, 2010
Editor’s Note: From the writings of Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD, compiled by Eve Greenberg, LPC, CTN, CN, staff reporter for Explore Magazine and Director of Klinghardt Academy of Neurobiology.
We would like to know what you think. dan@goldcoastchronicle.com
Autonomic Response Testing (ART) is a biofeedback enhanced physical exam which uses changes in muscle [...]
January 9, 2010 | Posted in
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By Sparky
Jan. 3, 2010
Here are some safety tips that you kids can get your parents to follow, to help protect your family:
Burn Notice
Remind grown-ups to keep hot foods and liquids away from tables and counter edges so they cannot be pulled or knocked over.
Grown-ups should always be careful when using things that get hot such [...]
January 3, 2010 | Posted in
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By Paul G. Donohue, MD
Dec. 26, 2009
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am 42 and have an anemia. My doctor thinks it results from my menstrual bleeding, which is quite heavy. I have been taking iron pills, but I am still anemic.
The doctor says I should have my fibroids removed, and that will stop the excessive bleeding. [...]
December 26, 2009 | Posted in
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By:NMB PD/PIO
Dec. 17, 2009
‘Tis the season to be jolly, but it is also the season to be wary of burglars, thieves, pickpockets, and other holiday grinches.
Nothing can ruin the Christmas spirit faster than becoming the victim of a crime.
Remember, whether you are leaving the house to go shopping or out for an evening of Christmas [...]
December 17, 2009 | Posted in
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