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Bill Fabrey's avatar

An excellent piece! Long before BMI was in use, I interviewed for a technical position at Eastman Kodak Co. (1964), and I got the job, but not without some harassment by the company doctor about my weight, and a compulsory appointment with the company dietician. Fortunately for me, the dietician and I communicated well, and I never had to go to see her again. But every time I had to use the elevator, I had to avoid looking at the doctor's scale posted there at the elevator door on every floor! Also fortunately, my health insurance was covered elsewhere, not by Kodak.

DaraQW's avatar

Just FYI... in case you want to make the correction, it's "Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act" HIPAA, for short (not HIPPA--it's a common error, avoidable if you remember that it's an Accountability Act). Cheers.

Ragen Chastain's avatar

Thanks so much - Typo Queen strikes again!

Janelle's avatar

Another incredibly-written piece. Every time I see something new from you, it makes me so happy to be a subscriber. Thank you so very much (and thanks to your consulting client) for sharing this excellent letter.

Jenn's avatar

So well done and much needed! I will be sharing to help spread the word.

jen's avatar

This is amazing. Thank you!