FLAG DAY: June 14, 2024 Historical Review

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA MEd CMP™

DID YOU KNOW?

DR. KENT MERCADO JD

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Flag Day in the United States is a commemoration of the American flag, observed on June 14th each year, which marks the anniversary of the flag’s official adoption. The Continental Congress designated the “Stars and Stripes” as the official American flag on June 14, 1777, during the Revolutionary War. Prior to this, various flags with different symbols and slogans represented different colonies or interests.

The adoption of the American flag became necessary with the Declaration of Independence. The Flag Resolution of 1777, enacted on June 14th, specified that the flag would consist of thirteen alternating red and white stripes, representing the original thirteen colonies, with a union of thirteen white stars on a blue field. The official announcement of the new flag was made on September 3rd, 1777.

Here are some other flag facts:

  • The current design is the 27th iteration of the flag and the longest-used design, since the US hasn’t added a new state since 1959 (plus the 51st star would mess up the symmetry).
  • Last year, four senators introduced the All-American Flag Act to require the federal government to exclusively buy American flags made in the USA. As of 2017, the US imported 10 million American flags from abroad, 99.5% of which were made in China.

While there is no conclusive proof, it is widely believed that Betsy Ross, a seamstress from Philadelphia, played a role in creating the first American flag.

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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MENTAL HEALTH: The Parity and Addiction Equity Act?

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA MEd CMP™

By Staff Reporters

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President Joe Biden’s administration just announced new rules meant to push insurance companies to increase their coverage of mental health treatments.

DR KENT: https://medicalexecutivepost.com/2023/05/26/dr-kent-may-is-mental-health-month-2/

The new regulations, which still need to go through a public comment period, would require insurers to study whether their customers have equal access to medical and mental health benefits and to take remedial action, if necessary.

MORE: https://medicalexecutivepost.com/2023/06/23/june-mens-mental-health-month/

The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act requires that insurers provide the same level of coverage for both mental and physical health care — though the administration and advocates argue insurers’ policies restrict patient access.

ACT: https://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Programs-and-Initiatives/Other-Insurance-Protections/mhpaea_factsheet

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BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH: I’m Supporting “Adaptive Miami Beach Days” in June and Beyond

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA MEd CMP™

DR. KENT MERCADO JD

U.S. CONGRESS 11th DISTRICT – ILLINOIS

http://www.ElectDrKent.com

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As a doctor and attorney, it is only logical for me to be the medical guardian for my adult learning and physically challenged cousin. So, I am here in Miami, Florida nearly every month for his physician appointments as well as social service visits. But, we also make sure we attend exciting and fun activities, as well!

In fact, last weekend was no exception as we went to the Sabrina Cohen Foundation for their Adaptive Beach Days event during Brain Awareness Month every June.

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The Cohen Foundation provides adaptive services for physically impaired people to participate in water activities, particularly in the ocean and beach activities. Miss Cohen was injured 19 years ago in a terrible accident and had a spinal cord injury. Instead of feeling sorry for herself, she created a foundation where she helps others enjoy life and activities outdoors. She received a 2 1/2 million dollar grant from the city of Miami and has a permanent site on the Beach in Miami. And, she provides services and activities for many people and is trying to take her foundation nationwide.

LEARN MORE: http://www.sabrinacohenfoundation.org

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ME-P NOTE: The Illinois’s 11th Congressional District is in the state of Illinois. It includes parts of Cook, DuPage, Kendall, Kane and Will counties, as well some suburbs of Chicago and rural areas. So, please drop us a line and consider learning about and supporting Dr. Kent, regardless of your congressional district, affiliation and/or U.S. state. He is a political centrist and surely a rising new national star.

DR KENT MERCADO JD FOR CONGRESS

VISIT: http://www.ElectDrKent.com

DONATE: https://tinyurl.com/yckrppn8

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