HEALTH CARE
Response to "Health center founder seeks to educate, heal," Metro, Aug. 11
Your article on Dr. Charles Moore was extremely uplifting!
A good doctor can easily justify long hours spent in surgery and at patient clinics as being a very full day. Maintaining scheduled surgeries and clinics at more than one hospital takes something more than being a good doctor.
What a message. Dr. Moore took whatever time was left after such a demanding schedule, and selflessly used it to understand the health and lifestyle deficit of your neediest neighbor. He envisioned and confirmed how best to address their needs, and used his God-given time, talents and treasures to see his vision make a difference to those in need. This isn’t supposed to happen anymore in today’s selfish “me…me…me” society — but oh, how glad we are that it does.
Thank you, Dr. Moore, for raising the bar for all of us.
BRIAN L. FOSHEE, ATLANTA
PERSONAL JOURNEYS
Woman’s courage is in sharing her story
Regarding “Beauty and the beast” (Living, Aug. 11), I was very moved by Leighton Jordan’s story. In “The Wizard of Oz,” the lion seeking courage received a medal. I believe Leighton won her “second crown.”
Her courage in coming forward is truly inspiring. Helping Ivey was the beginning of a heartwarming, compassionate, caring life for Leighton.
She has found her calling and a future profession. I wish her every success. She is a real winner.
C. LEAH STARKMAN, ATLANTA
JOBS
Many are unqualified for high-tech positions
Regarding “Economic undertow a threat” (Opinion, Aug. 11), Jay Bookman’s claim that a single job listing featuring a $40,000 salary would draw hundreds of applications from willing applicants is probably true — yet he doesn’t mention the fact that the applicants might not qualify for the proffered job.
As everyone knows, assembly line jobs are now being tended by computers. Employers need engineers and highly trained technicians to maintain and build the computers. Our schools are not producing math and computer-savvy graduates.
Bookman’s claim that high percentages of white and black Americans are now suffering economic insecurity is probably true, but that’s not the employers’ fault; they can’t hold back progress waiting for the unemployed to re-train.
JACK FRANKLIN, CONYERS
VA MEDICAL CENTER
Veteran praises care delivered in Atlanta
Regarding “Vets deserve better than VA’s performance” (Readers write, Opinion, Aug. 13), too often, I read letters from those who do not use the Atlanta VA Medical Center, and bemoan the services and treatment provided there. After more than 30 years of private insurance through employers, I had to start using this facility. I have received excellent professional treatment, kindness and courtesy. I have had emergency abdominal surgery; compound wrist fracture surgery, and long-term cancer treatment. Not one time have I ever felt that I received less than excellent service.
Last year, I helped a dear friend through three months of total chaos and maltreatment at one of the most respected private medical institutions in Georgia, and realized how fortunate I was to have the VA. I feel that the relationship I have with my doctor of about 10 years far exceeds any doctor/patient relationship I have ever had in private medicine.
WINSTON JOHNSON, ATLANTA
