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Skimming in Memphis
Tiffany Bellamy, a Memphis mother of three who recently lost a daughter to tragedy, had her SNAP benefits stolen from her in July....

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Oct 13, 20232 min read
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How Insurance Saved Darita's Brother After a Car Crash
“He was a vegetable; I couldn’t take care of him.” Mark was able to receive coverage through TennCare and stay in the facility. Sadly...

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Oct 13, 20231 min read
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The Power of Faith and Determination: Janet's Stroke Story
August 27, 2002, my life abruptly changed forever. A typical morning in my household often looked like me waking up my eight-year old son...

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Oct 13, 20234 min read
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Trying to Survive on $707 a Month
I got hurt and could not keep working. I have plates and screws in my neck. If I try to work I’m days in bed, trying to manage the pain....

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Oct 13, 20231 min read
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Prioritizing Health Amidst Inflating Costs
"As our elected officials consider to weigh the future of our nation’s healthcare, I thought I would take the opportunity to share my...

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Oct 13, 20231 min read
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Closing the Gap: LGBTQ+ Healthcare in Tennessee
Philip Heil has been a proud resident of the state of Tennessee since 2008. He is a member of the LGBTQ community in Nashville, attended...

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Oct 13, 20232 min read
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Uninsured and Untreated
I am an uninsured individual. I have untreated health issues because I can’t afford to go to the doctor. I should be on medication that...

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Oct 13, 20231 min read
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A Troubled Healthcare System (Health Insurance vs No Health Insurance)
There is a definite disparity between “the haves and the have nots”. What I’ve learned through experiences with healthcare in Tennessee...

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Oct 13, 20232 min read
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The Challenges of TennCare Coverage for Pregnant Women: Sierra's Story
Sierra Clark lives in Millington, Tennessee with her husband and five children. She is a stay-at-home mother and her husband works....

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Oct 10, 20232 min read
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A Retired Healthcare Provider's Plea for Health Justice
A 78-year-old year old female wrote TJC to share her thoughts on health justice. She is a retired healthcare provider and is enrolled in...

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Oct 10, 20231 min read
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Improving Access to Healthcare in Tennessee through Language Services
A 31-year-old woman who is a frontline healthcare worker wrote TJC about her concern for the lack of language services in Tennessee. She...

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Oct 10, 20231 min read
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Medicaid Expansion is a Simple First Step towards Better Healthcare
Amy Gordon Bono, MD, MPH, shares the importance of increasing access to health insurance, especially in Tennessee. "Expanding Medicaid is...

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Oct 10, 20231 min read
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How TJC Helped Elizabeth Secure SNAP Benefits for Her Grandchildren
As the primary caregiver for her four grandchildren, Mrs. Elizabeth Franklin knows the importance of the federal nutrition programs for...

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Oct 10, 20232 min read
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Living with Neurofibromatosis: Alicia's Battle with Chronic Pain
Alicia Cossman lives in constant pain. She has a genetic disorder called neurofibromatosis (NF): her body can’t fight off tumors, so...

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Oct 10, 20231 min read
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Addressing the Inequities in Resource Access
A 35-year-old woman shared the following with TJC: “There are countless well-intentioned programs, policies, and organizations...

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Oct 10, 20231 min read
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A Voice for the Voiceless
Dedra Stewart believes that there are three things in this world that we all have a responsibility to care for, “Children, animals, and...

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Oct 10, 20232 min read
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A Second Chance at Life
In March 2022, a client came to us needing insurance for a lung transplant. He had a very advanced stage of pulmonary fibrosis, a...

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Oct 10, 20232 min read
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Donald and Betty's Story of Resilience and Hope
Donald Rippy, and his partner Betty Batey, have had their share of struggles. After years of work for UPS, Betty injured her spinal cord...

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Oct 10, 20232 min read
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Navigating Life as a Single Mom with Physical and Mental Health Challenges
Born and raised in Memphis, Ms. April M and her 13-year-old son have lived in the Shelby County community for their entire lives....

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Oct 10, 20233 min read
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Hispanic Discrimination in Healthcare
A 44-year-old Hispanic woman with private health insurance wrote TJC to about the racial discrimination that she has experienced while...

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Oct 10, 20232 min read
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