Flood Watch

Attention, I am proud to announce that The Men of New Water Mentoring Organization, Incorporated coming soon will have its first ever television segment on channel 34 in Irvington, NJ. The show is called Flood Watch where were spilling over with news, information on local non-profits and local businesses, politics and community services. To learn more about Flood Watch e-mail menofnewwaterinc@yahoo.com or check out our website http://www.newwater97.com/

Happy Birthday Dr. MLK Jr.

As we all know, one of the most influential and spiritual African American leaders was born during the month of January. Yes, I am referring to the one and only Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Born January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. King is world renowned for leading the civil rights movement in the United States and advocating nonviolent protest against segregation and racial discrimination. Although his life was ended before his time on April 4, 1968 his legacy lives on within every American regardless of race, color or creed. Here are a few milestones within the life of Dr. King:

1954 Selected as pastor of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama
1955 Received his Ph.D. in systematic theology from Boston University
1955-1956 Led a successful effort to desegregate Montgomery, Alabama, buses
1957 Helped found and served as the first president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC).
1958 Published Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story
1963 Wrote 'Letter from Birmingham Jail,' arguing that it was his moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws
1964 Won the Nobel Peace Prize
1965 Organized a mass march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, that created national support for federal voting-rights legislation
1968 Was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee

Quote: 'I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.' August 1963, in a speech to civil rights supporters at the March on Washington.

Did you know: King's nonviolent doctrine was strongly influenced by the teachings of Indian leader Mohandas Gandhi.

In 1964, King became the first black American to be honored as Time magazine's Man of the Year.

King's efforts were not limited to securing civil rights; he also spoke out against poverty and the Vietnam War.

Let’s honor Dr. King by continuing to live the American Dream spreading peace, love and nonviolence to every man, woman and child.
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New Water Inc. Website

I am proud to announce that the Men of New Water Mentoring Organization, Incorporated now has it's official website www.newwater97.com

Come learn more about this exciting and community service based organization.

VOP fighting for Healthcare Reform

As most people know, change arises out of dedication and hard work. With this in mind, the members of the UMW chapter of the Virginia Organizing Project have been following these guidelines, along with the rest of the Organization, making strides towards health care reform in the state of Virginia. The UMW chapter is brand new to the Mary Washington campus this semester. The Virginia Organizing Project is a statewide organization that focuses on a variety of issues and was able to team up with the UMW chapter to conduct phone bankings. To read more about VOP and UMW chapter click the link provided below: http://umwbullet.com/2009/11/11/phone-banking-for-healthcare/

Virginia's Ranking

Virginia has consistently excelled in attracting competitive businesses to the state, remaining fiscally sound, and providing a high quality education to its children and young adults. For over 70 years, Virginia has maintained a AAA bond rating. In addition,Virginia is ranked:• #1 state for business [Forbes Magazine ]• #8 nationally in per capita personal income ($42,876 a year in 2008)• Best managed state [Governing Magazine ]Yet, by many measures, Virginia has failed to achieve as much success in the availability and delivery of health care to its citizens. The Commonwealth lags behind many states in maintaining safety net protections and ensuring affordable private insurance options. To learn more click the link provided below:http://www.havcare.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=eJLbYURv8RQ%3d&tabid=928&mid=2150

Virginia Citizens & Health care Providers

Virginia's Medicaid program contributes to cost shifting in the Commonwealth, because it does not provide adequate payment to our hospitals, physicians and nursing homes. This is not a sustainable model. HOSPITALS: Paid $.72 on the Dollar All of Virginia’s hospitals accept Medicaid patients. This year, Medicaid payments to hospitals were reduced. As a result, hospitals are now only compensated $.72 for every dollar of care provided. The graph illustrates the downward trend of underpayments. To learn more about provider information click the link provided below:
http://www.havcare.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=wuzAgSRwL%2bQ%3d&tabid=928&mid=2150

Provider Facts about Health care Insurance

WHAT is cost-shifting?Cost shifting occurs when providers do not receive sufficient payment to cover what it costs them to render treatment, either because their patients are uninsured, or Medicaid payment is too low. This causes them to charge private insurers more than it costs to render treatment, thus “shifting” the cost burden. Cost shifting occurs everyday, in Virginia and nationwide. It is estimated that this added $1,107 to the cost of each family premium, and $368 to the cost of each individual premium throughout the country in 2008.