Irreverent radio, state health policy, hospice care and the Greatest Generation
Radio team simply opposes Big Government control
The Wednesday letter “WTVN radio crew pokes fun at wearing a mask” from Bill Patterson, which criticized the WTVN-AM (610) afternoon radio program concerning face masks and lockdowns, illustrated what is wrong with the lack of common sense. As a senior citizen, I remember George Carlin, Johnny Carson and a host of many others voicing dismay with the way big government has tried to run our lives. Now they are trying to enter our private homes to rule all of us. I call that communism. The past 20 years have seen the spread of fear with the terror alerts and now the COVID-19 alerts. The radio show states that COVID is real but we do not need big government to dictate to grown individuals that pay their salaries.
We are a free society and talk radio is an important segment that allows listeners to express the views whether some like it or not. Long live WTVN!
George Morris, Circleville
Misguided Senate Bill 311 is poor public health policy
Our legislators have passed Senate Bill 311, which specifically prohibits the state Department of Health from issuing a general mandatory statewide or regional quarantine or isolation order that applies to and is enforced against individuals who have not been either directly exposed to or medically diagnosed with the disease that is the subject of the order.
They are concerned about their personal freedoms being limited and the mental effects of social distancing. They, however, have not shown any respect to others’ right to live and are not giving any thought to the mental effects of accidentally infecting and killing grandma or the trauma they will be imposing on health care workers. They have shown a dereliction of their responsibilities as legislators. Gov. Mike DeWine should veto the legislation.
Steven Grossman, Bexley
Celebrate gratitude during National Home Care and Hospice Month
Ninety percent of Americans wish to age in place, and home care is the preferred method of health care delivery among the disabled, elderly and chronically ill eager to live independently, if they are able. Home care services allow families to stay together, providing enhanced health, dignity and comfort. And when home is not the best place for a patient who is terminally ill or dying, a residential “homelike” hospice facility is a great alternative, including for respite care.
In 2019, 2 million everyday heroes — nurses, social workers, chaplains and aides — traveled almost 1 billion miles to deliver care, tirelessly providing professional support to millions of Americans in need of high-quality health services. They form a support network that plays a vital role in health care delivery for our nation’s disabled, infirm and aging population. We are honored to be part of this group of home care professionals and are grateful for every member of this team, nationwide.
We are especially thankful for those who have entrusted OhioHealth At Home, Hospice and Kobacker House with their care, delivering when we are needed most. Medical social workers like Karen Roberts and others on our teams are…
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