It may seem like I have nothing to do but harp on healthcare reform. However, I am committing to helping African-Americans understand two things: (1) We must be our own advocates for change and no longer rely on systems, etc. to look out for us bec ...
Posted Thursday, March 26th 2009 at 9:37AM
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In response to a call for action by Healthcare For America Now, I sent A letter this morning urging the House of Representatives (for my District, Representative Elijah Cummings) to support President Obama's Budget (Healthcare Reform).
I am stron ...
Posted Thursday, March 26th 2009 at 9:06AM
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Today, I signed a Petition sponsored by Care2 (See, http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/741812222?z00m=19752601 urging the members of the House of Representatives to support and pass President Obama's Healthcare Reform Policy. I was delighted t ...
Posted Tuesday, March 24th 2009 at 6:59PM
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Today, I signed a Petition sponsored by Care2 (See, http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/741812222?z00m=19752601 urging the members of the House of Representatives to support and pass President Obama's Healthcare Reform Policy. I was delighted ...
Posted Tuesday, March 24th 2009 at 6:19PM
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In many cases of a brain disorder diagnosis such as Bipolar, an individual may also be diagnosed with another (physical or) mental illness. When this occurs, this creates a situation of two diagnoses. There are two serious health conditions needing ...
Posted Monday, March 23rd 2009 at 6:14AM
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As promised, my book: "Cooling Well Water: A Collection of Work By An African-American Bipolar Woman" ISBN 13 978-0-9754612-0-4 is now on sale.
You can purchase your copy by visiting my website at www.levineoliverpublisher.com or by visiting Ama ...
Posted Friday, March 20th 2009 at 3:27PM
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Hi Folks, I'm trying to keep these Obama Healthcare Team Reports numbered so that it is very easy for EVERYbody to stay on top of what's going on with Healthcare Reform AND to STAY involved!!!
We cannot ease up one iota on President Obama's commit ...
Posted Friday, March 20th 2009 at 3:02PM
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Meningococcal disease is a bacterial infection that causes swelling of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, called Meningitis, or causes blood poisoning, called Meningococcemia.
It is the most common cause of bacterial Meningitis ...
Posted Saturday, March 14th 2009 at 10:37AM
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What is Non Universal Access ? Well, Non Universal Access (NUA) to healthcare is the Vanilla beast that devours you and me. In more technical terms, it is the main problem with healthcare in the US. NUA creates harmful and irreversi ...
Posted Thursday, March 12th 2009 at 12:23PM
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America's Health Insurance Plan is trying to convince America that they are for real health care reform!
Tomorrow a conference about it will be held at the Ritz in Washington, DC., but the insurance industry has already come out AGAINST major part ...
Posted Monday, March 9th 2009 at 4:19PM
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Living with a brain disorder is challenging and when we do not accept that we have a brain disorder such as Bipolar, we rob ourselves of the opportunity to achieve mental wellness. Without mental wellness, we cannot achieve spiritual wellness.
On ...
Posted Sunday, March 8th 2009 at 12:00PM
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Upon consideration of the critical state of the American economy, it seems only befitting to select Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius as the next Health and Human Services Secretary of the U.S. President Obama has remained committed to over-hauling ...
Posted Saturday, March 7th 2009 at 5:53AM
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Healthcare Reform needs to remain vital and strong and passable in America! President Obama is committed to CHANGING healthcare profits into quality and affordable healthcare for every man, woman, and child regardless of income (or lack thereof)
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Posted Wednesday, March 4th 2009 at 2:34PM
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In an article written by Jason Rosenbaum in Solutions that Work and posted on the Healthcare For America Now organization's website, statistics indicate that 59 percent of Americans believe that the passage of a healthcare reform policy will improve ...
Posted Tuesday, March 3rd 2009 at 10:57AM
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This month on Swaggie's Voice, I feature the children's Author of the book, "Dear God."
Meet Elsie Spruill who has taken a courageous step in writing about Domestic Violence from a child's POV. Visit http://swaggiecoleman.blogspot.com for the com ...
Posted Monday, March 2nd 2009 at 10:01AM
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Among all the ailments preventing many American communities from becoming strong and viable such as drug and alcohol addiction, poverty, teen pregnancy, crime, unemployment, lack of higher education, and physical disorders, untreated brain disorders ...
Posted Saturday, February 28th 2009 at 3:46PM
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Thank you for keeping the promise to help our President! If your Senator is listed below, you can contact them directly at their office or by fax or you can use the handy and automatic letter format found on the site of Healthcare For America Now at ...
Posted Saturday, February 28th 2009 at 9:42AM
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It's time to catch up with President Obama's Healthcare Agenda. This has been a very active week on Capital Hill with the Senate Finance Committee moving full steam ahead on the healthcare reform policy of President Obama.
President Obama's healt ...
Posted Saturday, February 28th 2009 at 9:17AM
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As the economy becomes more and more fragile in our states, many governors will have to look to vast areas for budget cuts.
We know that mental healthcare in America is of serious concern that will have strong and lasting economical affects across ...
Posted Thursday, February 19th 2009 at 3:44PM
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"Cooling Well Water: A Collection of Work By An African-American Bipolar Woman" is a candid look into the world of mental illnesses. Agnes B. Levine comes forth with much courage and bares her soul deeply about living with an incurable brain disord ...
Posted Sunday, February 15th 2009 at 9:02PM
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WHAT: Meet the CEO and Author, Joan Gosier, as she discusses with Swaggie Coleman HBCU Kidz and her upcoming book, "Cotton Pickin' Paycheck." This is quite an insightful, wisdom-packed relaxed interview at http://swaggiecoleman.blogspot.com.
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Posted Wednesday, February 11th 2009 at 1:16PM
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He loves me, he loves me not! Boy, do I wish love was easier without Bipolar than with it. Trust me, love is love when it is reciprocated no matter if you are the healthiest individual or imperfect like the rest of us. The bottom line is that love ...
Posted Saturday, February 7th 2009 at 9:56PM
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The reality of love and brain disorders is that spouses or mates must accept the brain disorder and not fear it or the stigmas. Here are some tips to help a mate or spouse of a person with a brain disorder:
1) Learn everything you possibly can ab ...
Posted Saturday, February 7th 2009 at 9:52PM
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According to an article by Marian Wright Edelman and John Kirsch (full cite below), President Obama is righting one egregious wrong of President Bush who vetoed S-CHIP two years ago by signing into passage S-CHIP. Unfortunately, much more is needed ...
Posted Tuesday, February 3rd 2009 at 9:24PM
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S-CHIP UPDATE: What (Was) All The Fuss About? (Amended Post)
What is S-CHIP? S-CHIP is legislation introduced in the (S)enate under the Bush Administration and promised to be finally signed into passage by President Obama. When ...
Posted Tuesday, February 3rd 2009 at 8:07PM
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