This morning nurse Nina Pham was declared to be free of the Ebola virus that she had contracted while attending the late Thomas Eric Duncan. The folks over at D’s Frontburner questioned whether Nina should be considered to be a hero. All healthcare workers, like first responders, are everyday heroes whom we too often take for granted. No parades are held for them. Medals are … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity High-Horse Moment: Is Nina Pham A Hero?
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Bentley Is A Good Boy And A Good Patient
UPDATE (October 23, 2014): If you'd like to see Bentley in action, check this video. It starts with Dallas Animal Services' Dr. Cate McManus describing how he's doing. About 2.5 minutes into the video, you get to see Bentley. Folks have been inquiring about Bentley, the King Charles Spaniel owned by nurse Nina Pham. Nina and Bentley both have been in quarantine — Nina, who … [Read more...] about Bentley Is A Good Boy And A Good Patient
Dallas Animal Services’ Dr. Cate McManus Takes Charge Of Nina Pham’s Bentley
Dr. Cate McManus is a familiar person within the MySweetCharity universe. She's the operations manager at Dallas Animal Service. Thanks to DAS Jody Jones' bringing her on board, Cate has been part of the new DAS world. Cate has helped save a little dog named Duchess, who had severe urinary issues and Holly, whose owner was killed almost a year ago in an 18-wheeler accident. … [Read more...] about Dallas Animal Services’ Dr. Cate McManus Takes Charge Of Nina Pham’s Bentley
Dallas County Health & Humans Services And Communities Foundation Of Texas Provide Info On Ebola And How To Help Those In Need
The Ebola virus has been front page news for the past couple of weeks. It’s resulted in a variety of questions. Some folks are confused about the information and misinformation that are making the rounds. Others want to contribute to the potential victims of the disease and those living in the neighborhood. Regarding the questions, the Dallas County Health & Human … [Read more...] about Dallas County Health & Humans Services And Communities Foundation Of Texas Provide Info On Ebola And How To Help Those In Need
Leave Our Children Alone
Dallas, especially the northeast neighborhood, has become the focus of the national media and even the international crowd. Helicopters have hovered overhead. Media trucks are more prevalent than ice cream trucks. Reporters are standing on sidewalks to interview worried parents and their children as they leave schools. And that's the rub. While we appreciate their need to … [Read more...] about Leave Our Children Alone
The World Is Watching Us
Have received emails from the loads of folks about the recent announcement of the Ebola virus within the North Texas community. Most prominent among the messages have come from the area health care groups. They're, to a one, applauding the effort of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dalla. The Baylor Health Care System Foundation folks summed it up perfectly, "Presby … [Read more...] about The World Is Watching Us