Supporting our medical providers
As someone who on stands in awe of the selfless work put forth by our medical community, I was looking for ways to help them. After speaking with advocacy professionals, I would like to encourage everyone to make a plan for their care should they be hospitalized.
By creating a care plan, you will help our doctors and health care professionals know how you’d like to be treated as a person and as a patient. You’ll also help your family navigate a difficult situation, and finally you’ll help yourself by ensuring you have a say in your care when you may not even be able to speak.
The National Patient Advocate Foundation has more information.
Faye Hollowell, Cordova
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Comments on permitless carry
The May 28 Commercial Appeal reports that permitless carry is advancing in Nashville with some resistance. Memphis Police Department Director Michael Ralling is quoted as saying “More guns, I’ve never seen it equal less crime.”
None are so blind as he that will not see. FBI crime statistics have repeatedly shown violent crime drops when states allow legal carry for law abiding citizens.
Oklahoma, where most of my family is from, allows permitless open and concealed carry. They also experienced a crime drop when implemented.
Criminals will have guns permits or not. The last thing they want is the uncertainty of whether their intended victim is armed.
They prefer easy, defenseless and unarmed victims.
Curt Loudermilk, Memphis
Remembering Jerry Sloan
Jerry Sloan was among the NBA’S most respected and admired legends. After an All-star playing career in which his relentless style shaped the Chicago Bulls in their early years, he became one of the all-time greatest head coaches during 23 seasons with the Utah Jazz — the second-longest tenure in League history.
He was the first coach to win 1,000 games with the same organization, which came to embody the quality that made Jerry a Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer: persistence, discipline, drive, and selflessness.
His more than 40 years in the NBA also paralleled a period of tremendous growth in the league, a time when we benefited greatly from his humility, kindness, dignity and class.
Our thoughts are with Jerry’s wife, Tammy, and their family, as well as his former players, colleagues, and the Bulls and Jazz organizations.
Paul Bacon, Hallandale Beach, FL