Who is in charge?
 

I would like to know when we put our health care in the hands of the Villages. They do not pay our premiums nor are they responsible when we fall or swim without lifeguards. They are not liable for any injuries or the Flu and COVID-19.
We do activities at our own risk. Open all the sports and water activities and let We the People decide. There is no risk to employees who have to scan our Id’s.
Do we need to start a petition to play Volleyball which is safer than Pickle ball? Or a petition to replace those in charge?

Social distancing and volleyball do not exactly work together

New poster, doesn't understand how The Villages is managed, yet. This isn't a We the People government.

You can effect change
 

It's called ELECTIONS. "The Villages" (the CDD's) are our governing bodies and the ones who implement policy for all of us. Not happy. Vote for someone else.

Only works that way north of 466. But I am not complaining. I like how it is run.

Why would anyone join the villages health care?:popcorn::ohdear:

You got to be kidding right Volley ball is more important than someones life.

The district is just following the state health departments recommendations.

I think these meetings are on hold for now. However, you can go to Village Community Development Districts and sign up for notifications and then attend. It will help...…

Community Development District Orientation
You are invited to attend our “Introduction to your Special Purpose Local Government” informational program. You will learn how the districts operate and learn other important community information about the people, services, and other supporting entities that help make The Villages a premier community.
No sign-ups or fees are required for this presentation. Sessions are held every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at the District Office, 984 Old Mill Run.
You may call 352-753-4508 for additional information.

OK, let's see.....I did.

As a retired board certified internist, professor of medicine at the State University of New York, chief of staff of a community hospital and senior partner in the largest internal medicine practice in central New York, I think I know a little bit about healthcare,

If you know more, please enlighten me.

I don't believe that the OP was really talking about health care itself or the quality of healthcare in/around TV...but rather is seeing the continued shut down of some activities as 'big brother' watching over us

Maybe if you asked your question in a simple and coherent manner you might receive some useful answers.

My guess is, the Districts do not want to assume the liability of having a COVID-19 outbreak. (Rec. centers, pools, etc. north of 44 are under the jurisdiction of the Districts... not The Developer). YOU say you participate in activities at your own risk. But this is a very litigious society. They don't want to be reckless. So they are taking it slow... and trying to minimize any outbreaks.

If you think a petition is needed, then start one. When will we see it?

The CDD's don't make the decisions on what opens and what doesn't. You don't vote for those that make those decisions.

You really want to start that LOL

It’s up to me and others to decide whether we want to social distance or not. You obviously missed the point of the original post. We do not live in a police state. We live in America

I guess that’s true if you’re willing to give up your constitutional rights? I am not!

It doesn’t matter who you elect. They do not have the right to override freedoms guaranteed us by the Constitution of the United States. Or take away amenities that we are paying for! This can only happen if you let it happen.
Things are out of whack in the country right now and it’s up to the people say no more!

I'm not sure what your first sentence is meant to be. It seems that your asking a question, but there is no question mark and some words seem to be missing.

Our healthcare is in our own hands. People need to be responsible for themselves.

The Villages is following the guidelines set forth by the state. The idea is that people meeting in close proximity could contract the virus and then give it to someone that is vulnerable due to other underlying conditions.

What they are doing seems to have worked very well as the state of Florida has one of the lowest infection rates in the country and considering the density and close proximity of the population in The Villages, it is shocking that we don't have a very high rate of infection and death.

What exactly is your question?

Villages Healthcare is Great!
 

We have been members of Villages Healthcare since 2013 and have found them to be most personable, attentive and professional. We are never hurried and we seldom have to wait beyond our appointment times. We've both had surgeries at the Villages Hospital and have received excellent care. The services provided by them exceeds any medical care we received back in Austin, TX. I highly recommend them with no reservations whatsoever. Perhaps your experience has been different, but the folks at the Santa Barbara location are wonderful!!

Your rambling post makes no sense 🤦*♂️

I totally agree. The whole situation is absurd. If you are afraid don’t go play. Simple

The OP’s topic has been misinterpreted as a health care topic. The thread topic is about reopening all the activities in TV. Please return to that topic. If you wish to discuss health care, please start a new thread in the Medical forum. Further posts regarding health care in this thread will be deleted.

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Many people obviously don't understand the point of the restrictions. They are in place to protect vulnerable members of our society from a potentially devastating illness. Yes, those people can avoid voluntary recreational activities. But, they probably cannot avoid going to stores, banks, post offices, gas stations, doctor's offices, etc.

So, if the only people you interact with were people who are aware of, and approve of your lack of social distancing, and the only people they interact with know that those people had interacted with you, etc., etc., then you'd be golden. But unless you and everyone you interact with, and everyone they interact with is willing to not go to the grocery, or any other "essential" place of business, then you should do what is necessary to protect those who need to be protected.

This is not about "you". It's about protecting others. If you don't care about possibly contracting the virus, fine. If your spouse is ok with maybe contracting the virus from you, fine. But what is not fine is you and your spouse infecting and perhaps killing, vulnerable people because you don't want to be bothered with taking any precautions.

Yes let’s all rise up against the oppression that’s being down to us by our wicked rulers . We can even make a flag with a volleyball and crossed pickle ball paddles and go to war wearing flippers and goggles

Spoken like someone who has zero regard for his fellow man. When you put yourself at risk, knowingly, you then put me at risk. (unknowingly). Unbelievable that I have to explain this to you.

Village Healthcare is not the issue of the OP. However, The Villages Hospital has the worst rating of a “1” by various heath, state, and insurance ratings. For just one, here is the link to Medicare ratings. Notice, ratings on timeliness, infections, complications etc. I would disregard mortality rates due to our demographics.
Medicare.gov: the official U.S. government site for Medicare | Medicare

VILLAGES REGIONAL HOSPITAL, THE

1451 EL CAMINO REAL
THE VILLAGES, FL 32159
(352) 751-8000
This hospital meets criteria for promoting interoperability by use of certified electronic health records (EHRs).
Overall rating The overall rating is a summary of quality measures on Hospital Compare. These measures reflect common conditions that hospitals treat. Hospitals may perform more complex services or procedures not reflected in the measures on Hospital Compare. You should discuss the results of the overall ratings with your physician or health care provider to determine the right hospital for your care.: 1 out of 5 stars
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