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The state has finally cleared the way for our team to keep providing these trauma treatments. Watching our friends get the relief they need after the storms makes every struggle worth it. We will keep monitoring the situation to ensure this support continues reaching everyone.

April 30, 2006

Request for Acupuncture Rule Change

Request for Acupuncture Rule Change

🏆 Won — 483 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 20 years, 6 months ago
To the Hon. Governor Blanco, DHH Secretary Cerise, and the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners: We, the undersigned citizens, responders, and direct care providers in Louisiana, and friends around the country and world, hereby petition you to immediately allow Acupuncturists Without Borders and its out-of-state licensed acupuncturists to continue to provide free acupuncture trauma relief treatments within the State of Louisiana. It is undeniable that there is a need for acupuncture relief services that far exceeds the current capacity of Louisiana licensed individuals to meet the demand. Hundreds of thousands continue to suffer great levels of stress in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Acupuncturists Without Borders has provided over 4000 free treatments to date. To the best of our knowledge, Acupuncturists Without Borders

Updates

Reached 250 supporters

March 3, 2006

February 23, 2006

Seeing this level of support for the trauma relief work that kept me going after the storms is overwhelming. Knowing that so many people understand why these practitioners must stay in Louisiana gives me real hope for those still struggling.

Reached 100 supporters

February 22, 2006

February 22, 2006

Watching the signature count climb reminds me of the faces I saw in the clinics after the storms. Please send this link to your neighbors right now because reaching that first milestone will prove to the board that this relief is essential.

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Sarah Verma
20 years ago Featured

People are still hurting down here. It makes no sense to block folks who are actually helping for free. Let them do their work.

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Karen Foster
20 years ago Featured

Whatever works, works. Don't be cold hearted about this.

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Linda Saleh
20 years ago Featured

Acupuncture really helped my nerves after the storm. Why stop people from getting relief? So much red tape.

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Mike Atkinson
20 years ago Featured

Ridiculous. We need all the help we can get and you guys are worried about paperwork? Open your eyes.

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David Nair
20 years ago Featured

THESE PEOPLE ARE VOLUNTEERS. LET THEM HELP THE CITIZENS OF THIS STATE.

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Jason Reeves
20 years ago Featured

Just let them work. The trauma is real and the local supply cant handle the demand. Simple as that.