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American health care stuck in ‘Bizarro’ world

DEAR EDITOR: President Trump’s recently signed Big, Beautiful Bill promises to disenroll up to 17 million Americans from Medicaid, according to reputable sources. Accused killer Luigi Mangione had a booster club erupt about him that called his alleged murder of health insurance executive Brian Thompson “acceptable,” “completely justified” and “deserved.” How is it that the American health care debate seems always stuck in a weird, antinomian world so like the topsy-turvy evil in the Bizarro comics some of us read as youngsters? President Trump and the Republican ...

Use opioid settlement funds carefully here

DEAR EDITOR: I urge the Trumbull County Commissioners, celebrating the recent arrival of $2.5 million in opioid settlement funds, to listen to others and spend this money wisely. It should not be used to supplement current agencies facing budget shortfalls, as a recent newspaper article appeared to indicate. It should be used primarily for education and prevention efforts. Not so long ago there was this push to “arrest our way” out of the problem and it failed mightily. Communities across this country are blessed that overall overdose death numbers are declining and I gather ...

Organization honors nurses in region

DEAR EDITOR: Recently the Nurse Honor Guard of Eastern Ohio participated in funeral services I attended for a nurse here in our community. As a nurse myself, I was so moved by their presentation, it was truly wonderful! As nurses, we are not always appreciated and treated poorly at times despite our hard work and dedication. Your presence showed everyone how sacred a duty this person performed during her time here with us. Thank you for honoring our noble profession! LISA WHITE Lake Milton

Sound off!

The Warren police chief should resign. We need a chief that actually lives in Warren instead of Howland. It’s only human nature that a person would care more about a community in which they actually live. This gunplay has been going on for years with no out-of-the-box solutions. — Warren The fatal shooting at the Convenient Store on Larchmont and Elm gives credence to the previous idea of closing it as a nuisance. If City Council had followed through with that proposal, this tragedy would have been averted. That location has been nothing but trouble for years. Close it now before ...

With a broken system, who will protect Ohio children from danger?

DEAR EDITOR: There is something deeply broken in the legal and child protection systems in Northeast Ohio — and it’s putting children’s lives at risk. In my own case, I sought emergency custody of my children after providing clear, documented examples of ongoing danger in their father’s home. The court denied ex parte custody. I turned to Children’s Protective Services (CPS), hoping someone would take the threats seriously. They refused to open a case — despite multiple incidents, including emotional abuse, physical punishment with objects and unsafe situations involving ...

New program can build better Future for Ohio Seniors

DEAR EDITOR: With nearly 20% of Ohioans aged 65 and older, our state is facing a growing senior care crisis. Most older adults want to remain in their homes as they age but have limited options to do so. Thankfully, a new senior care program is coming to Northeast Ohio — and not a moment too soon. PACE provides medical and social services, both in a day center and in the home, that help older adults safely maintain independence in their homes and communities. By delivering high-quality and cost-effective care, PACE has shown strong results in reducing hospital and nursing home ...