@_APCI@starsandstripes Express-Scripts is one of the work health insurance companies for pharmaceuticals that exists. I have top tier health and pharma insurance and cannot get them to pay for pain medication following heart bypass surgery. I have paid 100% of deductibles and out of pocket maximums.
Polish Olympic silver medalist Maria Andrejczyk auctioned her medal to help fund a baby’s life-saving heart surgery.
The buyer was so moved by her selflessness… he gave the medal back.
Some victories go far beyond the podium. ❤️
The top photo holds great historical significance as it captures a pivotal moment in medical history. Dr. Zbigniew Religa, a renowned heart surgeon, is seen resting in the photo after completing the first successful heart transplant in Poland in 1987. This groundbreaking surgery lasted a staggering 23 hours, pushing the boundaries of medical expertise and technology at the time. Despite the immense physical and mental strain of the procedure, Dr. Religa's dedication to saving lives is evident.
Interestingly, the photo also captures a glimpse of his assistant, who can be seen sleeping in the corner. This seemingly mundane detail highlights the exhaustion and demanding nature of such a complex operation, as both the surgeon and the entire surgical team worked tirelessly to achieve this medical milestone.
The bottom photo, taken 25 years later, features Tadeusz Zitkevits, the recipient of the heart transplant. It is a testament to the success of the surgery, showing that he lived a remarkable 30 years after the procedure. Tragically, Tadeusz Zitkevits passed away in 2017, outliving Dr. Religa, who had given him a new lease on life, but succumbed to his own mortality in 2009.
Together, these photos capture the triumphs and limitations of medical science, reminding us of the dedication and sacrifice required to advance the field of transplantation and improve the lives of countless individuals facing life-threatening conditions.
OMG, this is BAD! Everything is 'costed'
but 'little' is VALUED? When explorers arrived, about 30 million bison 'roamed' freely! Sadly, that fell to 1,000 by 1900!
Raise a ✋ if you agree the 'Yellowstone'
bison MUST be protected, NOW! 🙋♂️
#StopTheCull#ProtectBisonNOW 👍
#BREAKING: Velshi: “NPR reports that cracks are forming inside the military driven by low morale, ethical unease and a growing number of service members choosing to retire early, declining to re-enlist, or walking away from their contracts regardless of the consequences…The GI Rights Hotline…has seen call volume more than double since the #Iran war began. The majority of callers are asking about conscientious objecting…”😳
"Genetically Modified Mayo: Hellmann's 'Real' Mayonnaise now requires a bioengineered label on its jars."
"Less than 2% of each jar is egg...98% is chemicals, oils, corn starch, EDTA & thickened with gums.
@HQNewsNow Make America last. Burn all our money and use it on bombs. Ruin everyone else's lives just so you don't get asked questions about the Epstein files.