United we stand
As one of the persons interviewed, I wanted to add some important information to the cover article “Will Work for Meds” [January 5]. Since my one phone interview by Ms. Canzi in November, United Way’s RxRelief program funded by the Virginia Health Care Foundation has increasingly become an important resource for our consumers who previously relied on the state’s Community Resource Pharmacy. Prior to the news of the closing of the state pharmacy, RxRelief primarily served our consumers who could not qualify for the Community Resource Pharmacy. Since November, the ability of RxRelief to connect more Region Ten consumers to those medications which are available through that program has diminished our reliance on the limited remaining state funding, thus allowing more people to be served.
In addition to Region Ten, RxRelief has partnered with Martha Jefferson Hospital and the Charlottesville Free Clinic for over two years to serve members of our community.
I regret that this important role of RxRelief was not included in the article, and I want to ensure that their program is fully recognized in any discussion of this vital issue.
David Moody, M.D.
Medical Director
Region Ten
Have a heart
In reference to “Stop saying that!” [December 22, 2009], I absolutely hate hearing the ubiquitous phrase, “to give back [to the community]”.
Its premise is that you are a thief—that somehow you have stolen from the community and you’re required to make restitution.
Giving should be done out of compassion, not guilt.
Marlene Condon
Crozet