Thank you from the Isaac’s family

Dear Editor,

The family of Coach Bill Isaacs would like to thank everyone who has responded to the tragic events of Sept. 14. The support received from the Blue Flame community and the friends and supporters from near and a far has been a tremendous blessing.

[cointent_lockedcontent]There was so much support in respect to food, visits, calls, cards, flowers, security (DNR), the use of Bruce Field by the City of Pickens, the field preparation by an unknown group of supporters and prayers. It is almost impossible to note everyone who contributed to this support, as many things were done unknown to the family. Many dropped things by the house without even leaving a name, and for that reason, Peggy, Crystal and Mike wanted to publically issue an heartfelt “thank you” for all that was done to support them during this tragic event.

This support exemplifies the reason Bill chose coaching and dedicate his life and life’s work to this profession and to the Pickens High School Blue Flame. The outpouring of support shows he made an impact on many families’ lives, which would make his life complete.

Again, thank you to everyone who has and continues to be there for support. Although this event was horrific in itself, God continues to provide and point out the reasons why Bill and Peggy chose the Pickens community.

Harvey Gantt

Bill Isaacs’ son-in-law,

on behalf of the family

Questioning hospital med charges

Dear Editor,

On July 16, I was in the emergency room at Easley Baptist Hospital for needed care for about six hours. During this time, I had chest x-rays, blood work, CT scan, EKG and other services. Total charges came to $6,317.75.

I have Medicare and also plan F of a supplemental insurance, which pays the 20 percent that Medicare doesn’t pay.

After two calls telling me I still owed $259.75 for self-administered meds, I asked for a printout of all charges. I did not know the charges were for self-administered meds until I finally got the printouts. The two calls were very insistent that I pay this $259.75 immediately.

When I received the printout, the amount I owed had been reduced to $51.95. As shown on this printout, the charges were for the self-administered meds. They were two 325 mg acetaminophen tablets at $3.88 each and two 250 mg azithromycin tablets at $126 each. After a medication adjustment, this $259.75 was reduced to $51.95.

I can purchase a bottle of 100 acetaminophen for less than $10. As to the azithromycin, which requires a prescription, I can purchase a Z-Pak containing several tablets for $60 or there about. Why should this medicine be classified as self-administered? You need a prescription to obtain it.

Even after the adjustment of $207.80, I feel I have to pay an outrageous price for the meds. A person from the hospital said that is just what they charge.

My advice: if you go to the ER or you’re admitted to the hospital, refuse to take so-called self-administered drugs. I still think we (the public) are being taken advantage of.

Max Wilson

Pickens

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