Marc Yacht

Marc YachtOctober 6, 2014

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The recent U.S. Ebola cases alarm some Americans, but their concerns are unwarranted.  Such dangerous infectious diseases can be controlled as long as our federal and local public health agencies have adequate resources. Americans should remember SARS, West Nile Virus and Swine Flu. All were dangerous outbreaks.  But for the most part, U.S. public health […]

Marc YachtSeptember 22, 2014

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Refugees escaping dangerous countries are traditionally welcomed to U.S. shores.  Jewish refugees came through Ellis Island circa 1910 to escape Russia.  Cuban refugees poured into Florida in 1959.  They left family and possessions to escape Castro’s communism. The U.S. welcomed the “Lost Boys of Somalia” and other victims of rape and torture in the 90s.  […]

Marc YachtAugust 10, 2014
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As a longtime public employee and a current political candidate, I have met political hopefuls and incumbents who have made me appreciate the courage of those seeking office. As the retired Pasco County Health Department Director, I never doubted the devotion of my 215 employees to make Pasco County a healthier community. The department’s nurses […]

Marc YachtAugust 4, 2014

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I recently attended the Florida Medical Association annual meeting, where the organization develops policies for the coming year.  The legislative agenda is drafted and approved. FMA delegates from the specialty groups and county medical societies will vote on each resolution coming before the House.  FMA lobbyists will then bring approved policy to Florida’s legislators and […]

Marc YachtJuly 28, 2014

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Over the years I have had many dogs.  They are pure spirits. An occasional pet or scratch on the belly, and regular meals, will make a loyal friend for life. It is not unreasonable to read about a mutt warning the family of a house fire or saving a drowning tot.  Dogs have the most […]

Marc YachtJuly 16, 2014

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 There is controversy as to who said, “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics.”  Perhaps Mark Twain, perhaps British Prime Minister Disraeli, but few would argue the meaning. Politicians twist data all the time and with Obamacare, the misinformation reaches new levels. While conservatives try to destroy the Affordable Care Act […]


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