Comments on: Pornography, Zambia Style

By: mary

mary — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 22:34:18 +0000

I recall David Axelrod was hired by Michelle Obama’s Chicago University Hospital to institute a Public relations campaign to encourage poor mothers attending the hospital for births and other health matters to go somewhere else. Various techniques, according to Axelrod’s dubious guidelines, were then tried out by Michelle and she later received honorable mention by the hospital that thanks to ME’s efforts managed to get rid of hundreds of ‘expensive’ patients by diverting them to other health sites.

Mechele Obama and Axelrod were pioneers of hte Zambian Method then! Dumping Patients became most profitable–thanks to the Wonder Team of Mechele and David Axe….

By: jackie

jackie — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 17:54:29 +0000

There is no help if you are white in CA. Nothing.

By: choo choo magoo

choo choo magoo — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 03:51:24 +0000

Excellent toon Pat.

Dramatic and compelling in its simplicity. Which only reinforces the stark horrors of the story.

By: Marvin

Marvin — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 03:15:47 +0000

Oh, my God! What a double-whammy. . .

Having recently had my first child, I can’t imagine the situation in which the woman found herself. I mean, I can, but I can’t. . .

*sigh*. . .

By: Pat racimora

Pat racimora — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:55:42 +0000

Thanks folks for dropping by this sad story and “toon.” It was a tough one for me to do. I appreciate that almost all of you could see what I was trying to portray.

By: Don X`

Don X` — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:51:52 +0000

A tragic story, Pat. Simple, but effective cartoon

Pregnant women in this country who face a lack of access to medical attention because of no insurance may want to check out this national midwives organization for possible assistance:

http://mana.org/

Google “midwives” for additional sites in some states.

By: foxyladi14

foxyladi14 — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:44:30 +0000

thanks Pat.i come here every day.just to see your toons
and articles..(hugs)

By: foxyladi14

foxyladi14 — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:39:18 +0000

good for him.sometimes you just gotta stand up to them..

By: TeakWoodKite

TeakWoodKite — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:47:24 +0000

Thank you Pat, what a bitter life…

By: TeakWoodKite

TeakWoodKite — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:33:56 +0000

Diana, thanks for sharing a heartache, it is not easy to witness the gross indifference of our healthcare in California and the country.

Please let us know how the father mother and child are doing opon the arrival of your grandchild.

God speed.

By: denise

denise — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:20:44 +0000

Well drawn, well written!

By: Ani

Ani — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:54:36 +0000

Tricia, what a heartbreaking story. Your toon is wonderful as always and makes clear the harrowing events that occurred.

By: sandi78

sandi78 — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:30:31 +0000

Diana,

Your daughter-in-law and indeed The whole family ws turned down by Medi-Cal? I think they need to look more closely into what is making them ineligible, because at least the children and your DIL should get coverage, although the cuts in Medi-Cal are affecting a lot of things.

There are often non-profit clinics available for people with no health insurance, and/or no money. In San Diego County we have Neighborhood House, and I think there are others too. They will see anyone. If you have some type of insurance great, otherwise they charge on a sliding scale that goes from free to as much as you can afford.

There may be something similar in your area of the State. Good luck.

By: Solara 9

Solara 9 — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:28:49 +0000

Hey, the punch line is a doozie. That female editor going on trial for attemtping to clarly show the seriousness of the plight of those needing care.

I am going to watch that trial. It seems women count for less than nothing there.

By: Pat Racimora

Pat Racimora — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:39:27 +0000

This is SO sad. And right here in my own state. HORRIBLE–this is almost like my story except for the location.