The tragic events in Connecticut last week reminded us that evil exists in our world. Gun violence and untreated mental health issues merged and resulted in one of our nation’s darkest hours. There are sadly, a host of social ills in modern society that have not been solved and we must address. Homelessness. Poverty. Hunger. […]
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Remember little Jeffery from Bill Cosby’s Himself stand-up video? When he first boarded the plane with his Mom, Little Jeffery was the apple of his Mom’s eye. But as the flight continued, Jeffery started acting up, sharing with every passenger that he was “Four Years Old,” and then proceeding to create his own little world
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Cable and radio shout shows are in full “collapse-of-civilization” meltdown mode on which political party should take the fall when/if we hit the end of the year without a deal to ward off the sledgehammer of sequestration. If a deal is not done, our country will reportedly fall over the edge, tumbling down a “fiscal
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It’s the time of year when each day your mailbox overflows with unwanted holiday catalogs, bills from online retailers for holiday gifts you really can’t afford, and family photos of cute cousins and endless tall tales of their amazing exploits during the last year. In addition to these annual end-of-year letters, you will certainly also
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A recent Washington Post article reveals how folks who are likely to benefit from the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are unaware of the changes that are coming. They are also skeptical the new law will make a meaningful difference in their lives. Enroll America was created last year to raise awareness and maximize health care
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There is a gathering storm in Raleigh. Insurance companies, hospital officials, and lobbyists from across the medical community are converging on our state capital to influence the direction our state goes in implementing many of the key provisions in the Affordable Care Act (ACA). For Care Ring and our brother and sister agencies serving lower
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Charlotte Bridge Home helps veterans successfully transition to civilian life after military service. Charlotte is currently home to more than 55,000 veterans, including more than 6,000 who have come to our region in just the last few years. And more are on the way. Under the leadership of Charlotte Bridge Home, I have the great
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The way we finance, access, and provide health care in North Carolina is going to change when the Affordable Care Act comes into full bloom in the coming months and years. Of all the topics facing our leadership in Raleigh, implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the option to expand Medicaid in North
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I joined the Juvenile Justice Partnership for their October 26, 2012 meeting at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse. The JPP gathers monthly to discuss a host of issues impacting our juvenile justice system in Mecklenburg County. We provided an overview of Care Ring, as well as some of the challenges our community faces with adult and
The funds raised at Care Ring’s Hope for Community Health Luncheon will help ensure that 7,000 low-income neighbors each year have timely, affordable access to high-quality medical care and services. More than 440 community members gathered to celebrate Care Ring’s mission. Mayor Anthony Foxx proclaimed 10.11.12 “Hope for Community Health Day” and NBC’s America’s Got
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