Monthly Archive for January, 2006

Interview with Dr. Lee Watkins, local ear, nose, and throat physician (Part Two)

Dr. Watkins takes a strong and courageous (my opinion) stand to tell you the truth about what is wrong with health care. He says he only has two problems practicing medicine: (1) the Georgia Legislature, and (2) insurance companies. (Does not mention lawyers or lawsuits.)

 
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Interview with Dr. Lee Watkins, local ear, nose, and throat physician (Part One)

Dr. Watkins takes a strong and courageous (my opinion) stand to tell you the truth about what is wrong with health care. He says he only has two problems practicing medicine: (1) the Georgia Legislature, and (2) insurance companies. (Does not mention lawyers or lawsuits.)

 
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Interview with Senator Jeff Chapman

Jeff is the Republican Senator from District 3 (Brunswick).

 
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Interview with Danny Oreck, Legislative Coordinator of Georgia Watch

Danny Oreck, Legislative Coordinator of Georgia Watch discusses current legislation pending in the Georgia legislature.

 
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Interview with Dr. Maureen Olson, Emergency Room Physician

Dr. Olson discusses a recent survey of Emergency Rooms and the quality of care in the U. S. and particularly the "C" grade received by Georgia Emergency Rooms. Georgia did fairly well in the quality of care, but failed rather miserably in access to care. The low score in "access to care" is due in large part to the inadequate funding of Medicaid, health care for the poor.

 
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Interview with Ed Mayhew, author of "Fitter after 50"

In this book, Ed provides proof and encouragement for all us who don’t exercise enough and get discouraged trying to be fit.

 
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Interview with Bill Clark, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

Bill discusses pending bills that affect the rights of Georgia citizens.

 
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Interview with John Oxendine, Insurance Commissioner of Georgia

John discusses the duties and responsibilities of the Office of Insurance Commissioner.

 
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Interview with Staff Sgt. Don Paradise, Georgia National Guard

Don has been in the Georgia National Guard since 1992. He discusses his experiences during several tours in Iraq. He also explains what it takes to join the National Guard and why you should consider the opportunity. Also, did you know Georgia has a Department of Defense?

 
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Interview with Johnny Moser, Chief, Toombs County Volunteer Fire Departments

Johnny Moser, Chief, Toombs County Volunteer Fire Departments, tells us about the needs of our rural volunteer fire departments and their efforts to secure funds to purchase new pumper trucks. Why? To reduce your homeowner insurance rates.

 
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