Broadlands Hospital

Fair enough and I can see your point.

Re-read Donna's post that states "we" not "I". Yes she is free to have her opinion on brmc - however when she post include:

Folks should balance it out with she works for LHC/Inova.

 

I believe the "we" Donna is referring to is the group of like minded residents who share her opinion. Shouldn't she be able to express the opinions of a group to which she belongs?

 

and the personal attacks on her should really stop. she's a resident who gets involved in making this community a safer place- we haven't seen near as many issues since she took over the neighborhood watch. how many of you who are attacking her are on the board or heading a committee?

she lives here, has a family here, and is entitled to her opinions on controversial issues regardless of what board position she holds, just like Cliff and everyone else. she has a right to earn a living and she has disclosed that she works FOR Inova- OF COURSE she'll fight for them!

and by the way- everyone is entitiled to thier own opinions but not their own FACTS, so stop assuming that everything someone says is a malicious lie when it could simply be an opinion, and vice versa. manners seem to go out the door when things get heated- let;s all revert to our lessons in kindergarten and speakly KINDLY to each other!

It's a valid fight people- let's just make it a clean one. off my soap box now... sorry- i just can't stand rude "e"muscles...

 

I think NOT!!! see email response from BRMC.


"No, HCA is not doing calls"

Megan Descutner Director, Community and
Voice Mail 703 858-3465
Mobile 703 216-7408
Fax 703 858-3534
Address:
Broadlands Regional Medical Center
42882 Truro Parish Drive #209
Ashburn, VA 20148
Sent By Wireless BlackBerry


----- Original Message -----
From: ecotti <ecotti@smartneighborhood.net>
To: Descutner Megan
Sent: Tue Feb 12 13:21:07 2008
Subject: Phone Polls/Survey for BRMC

Megan,

Over the course of a few weeks our community has recieved calls concerning Broadlands Regional Medical Center and I am wondering if HCA or BRMC is behind or has authorized these "survey" calls?

The caller ID shows two ways (so far) 571-000 or 703-000...when asked who "they" are calling from usually the call is abruptly disconnected.

Some of the question asked in the survey are

* Have you heard about the proposed hospital in Broadsdale?
* Do you support it?
* What is your age group (followed by a listing of groups)
* Number of children under age 18 in the house?
* How long have you lived in your house?

Could you please confirm if HCA is currently calling and if so does this sevice know that it is Broadlands and not Broadsdale?

Thanks

 

I think the bodes an interesting question on the 'data' collected.

Example A - you voice support for BRMC - do you get negative propangda/fear mongering marketing, which could sway your support?

Example B - you DON'T voice support of BRMC - do you get the 'feel good' marketing from Inova?

My hunch is soon our mailboxes will be filled with targeted campaign info about the hospital debate and that may show who is really behind the calls.

 

something tells me they will get the word about our feelings about it on this and other quite LOUD public message boards and will mysteriously stop. UNLESS- unless- WE have no impact on whether or not the hospital is BRMC or Rt 50. if our opinion is just sputter and bluster, then they won't CARE that they are harrassing and ticking us off.

we will still get sick and still use Inova if BRMC never happens. IF it IS Inova, they should take the money they are paying that call center and use it for pro bono services for the uninsured...

BUT HERE'S A THOUGHT- it could be a 3rd party source also trying to gauge the NEED for a Broadlands hospital!!! who else has a dog in this fight and deep pockets?

 

Does it really matter? I truly believe us "mere citizens" have no say in if this hospital is going to be built or not. This is ALL about big money and the companies with high powered lawyers.

 

Donna was elected to the board in May of 2004. She has never made a secret of her opinion about the hospital or the fact that she works for INOVA. In her nominating petition she stated the following: "We all want a safe, beautiful and clean environment. I will do what I can to maintain that." I believe that is the reason she serves.

 

Yes it does matter because one day the BOS may have to vote on this and public opinion does matter them them.

And Stevens Miller is even in a tougher position because he represents both the rt 50 corridor as well as the Broadlands, so his vote could alienate a good portion of his voters voting either way. Miller is an extremely smart guy so it will be interesting how he views and handles all this and make it a win win for his constituents without losing a big chunk of his voters. In my opinion it would be simpler to vote no on the BRMC and yes to which has already been done to rt 50. I think voting no for this hospital in the broadlands would alienate less far less voters. But this is just all my opinion and just another part of a larger puzzle. So far I have been very impressed with what Miller has said at the BOS meetings and how he thinks things out. He has been very impressive so far.

Lee j

 

I think it's great that Donna serves her community. I think it's great that she advocates for something she believes in. I don't think it's great when she resorts to what I would consider fear-mongering and playing a little loose with "facts." Just like I don't like it when BRMC folks do the same. Just want a good, clean debate.

 

So he does what any good politician does with a touchy subject that creates alot of controversy on a fairly equal pro/anti basis.... he ABSTAINS or does not show up the day of the vote!

 

Relax Steve.

First, questioning one's motive for running for a psuedo-office is far from character assassination.

Second, it is somewhat germaine to me to know her reasons for running. Especially if she seeks election again in the future. It "could" have a bearing on how I and others vote.

And as I said BEFORE, I think Donna has and continues to do a good job regardless of her affiliation.

 

Well said Steve. You've captured the entire argument in one post. Now, can you put an end to this thread once and for all

 

Taking this all just a weeeee bit personal aren't you?

As for my question, I think it is valid. If, and I REPEAT IF, her main intention is to keep HCA out of Broadlands and she is doing so as an employee of Inova then there stands a good chance that she is putting Inova's priorities over ours (I am not stating this as fact).

I would say the same thing about ANY board member if their job/employer was a direct factor in Broadlands affairs.

 

I am sometimes amazed with great eloquence. I have had the same thoughts watching these last 20 or so posts. I would have trouble articulating it well. I have more of a problem with the other characterizations. I think Mr. T8erman was just being a little sloppy. But the vitriol from other people is far worse. I think it's ok to take into account Donna's employer when she posts but she is very upfront about that. I think it is reasonable to assume that her personal position was that of Inova's long before she was hired by them and long before she was elected to the board.

Accusing someone of a little bias is nothing compared to these character assasinations.