Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 102, No. 137, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 9, 2001 Page: 10 of 26
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Final ghost’ employe
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Pirrong allegedly was
Health Department em-
ployee indicted by a multi- paid $4,075.44 for 39 days in September by Jerry
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who was indicted twice by
the same state grand jury.
Jamie Pirrong was fired
During this type of seri-
ous trauma, the cause of
disability is nerve damage,
ordinarily to the sensitive
spinal cord, which is the
conduit for the nerves that
carry signals between the
brain and various parts of
the body. The spinal cord
passes through the hollow
centers of the spinal verte-
brae, which protect the del-
icate nervous tissue, in ad-
dition to giving the support
that allows us to stand
erect.
The trauma of the fall or
Sugar provides little
more than calories
PETER
GOTT
M.D.
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DEAR DR. GOTT: My have suffered a catastroph-
son, 55, is paralyzed from ic degree that is probably
the chest down because of a permanent.
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Nonetheless, there are
resources that could help
him cope with his handi-
cap. Physiatrists (M.D.s
trained in rehabilitation
medicine), physical and oc-
cupational therapists and
psychological counselors
could be of assistance.
There are many new de-
vices, such as electrically
powered wheelchairs, that
would perhaps enable him
to regain some of the inde-
pendence he has lost. The
current media attention to
the actor Christopher Reeve
has stimulated a great deal
of public (and private) inter-
est in the treatment and re-
hab of serious spinal trau-
ma. In short, there is much
that can be done to help
your son achieve fulfill-
said when the grand jury
report was released.
Edmondson said he will
request that another
grand jury be impaneled to
investigate other Health
Department concerns.
DEAR DR. GOTT: I re
cently required coronary
artery by-pass grafting. Fol-
lowing this, the doctor pre-
scribed a diet that limits
sodium, cholesterol and
sugar. What’s the point in
prohibiting sucrose if 1
don't have to limit other
sugars such as fructose
and lactose?
DEAR READER: Refined
sugar serves little purpose
in the body other than to
provide “empty” calories
that are not necessary for
normal metabolism. Also,
sucrose and glucose are
best avoided by diabetics.
Fruits, which contain fruc-
tose, also provide additional
elements — such as vita-
mins, minerals and fiber —
that are healthful. Similar-
to reduce your caloric in-
take, at the same time al-
lowing you nutritious food
and permitting you to have
substantial dietary selec-
tion. His prescription
against salt, cholesterol
and refined sugar makes
sense to me. If you follow
his advice, you'll be eating a
more healthful diet and, I
hope, reducing both your
weight and the likelihood
that your bypass grafts will
become clogged by arte-
riosclerotic plaque.
To give you related infor-
mation, I am sending you a
copy of my Health Report
10 Alius TIMES, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2001
fractures one or more verte
brae. Such a violent event
ordinarily causes some
nerve malfunction, which
may be temporary. In other
cases, however, the spinal
cord may be partially sev-
ered or irreparably dam-
aged, producing paralysis
of muscles below the in-
jured area. The correspond-
ing disability may be mini-
mized by prompt surgery to
correct the damage, remove
bone fragments, release
pressure on the nerves, and
so forth.
However, depending on
the amount of damage,
some disability usually re-
mains. Your son appears to
District Judge Noma from June 1, 1995,
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ly, although milk has lac- bad tractor accident that
tose, it provides additional affected his spine. Would
nutrition in the form of cal- cherry juice help him to
cium and protein. walk again?
1 believe that your physi- DEAR READER: No, it
cian was simply attempting wouldn’t.Gr.I, " ts doctor, pharmacist on internet drug conspiracy
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) medical practice and with- net for people he never ex- for the proper prescribing ply completed a question- controlled dangerous sub-
— A federal grand jury in- out a legitimate medical amined. The prescriptions and dispensing of con- naire over the Internet, stance prescribed to con-
dicted an Oklahoma City purpose. were received over the In- trolled substances, the in- Main Street Pharmacy trol pain,
doctor and a Norman Nelson also is charged ternet and filled by Shadid dictment states. The maintained a Web site un- Fuchs is appealing the
pharmacist Wednesday for with money laundering for at the defunct Main Street American Medical Associa- der the name NationPhar- revocation of his license,
allegedly conspiring to sell allegedly having $175,000 Pharmacy in Norman, tion maintains that per- macy.com where cus- His attorney, J.W. Coyle,
controlled and dangerous in illegal proceeds wired to owned by Clayton Howard sonal contact between the tomers could complete a said his client has done
drugs over the Internet, a bank in the West Indies. Fuchs. doctor and the patient questionnaire about their nothing wrong.
The panel accused Dr. The Oklahoma State Shadid’s and Fuchs’ li- must occur for a doctor- medical history. Nelson s attorney, Mack
Ricky Joe Nelson, 44, and Board of Medical Licen- censes were revoked earli patient relationship to ex- Federal and state agents Martin, said his client will
Jerry S. Shadid, 58, of dis- sure suspended Nelson's er this year by the state ist. raided Main Street Phar- plead not guilty to the
tributing prescription license in February for au- Board of Pharmacy. Prosecutors accuse Nel- macy in February and charges,
drugs outside the usual thorizing hundreds of pre- Doctors and pharma- son of writing prescrip- seized large quantities of
course of professional scriptions over the Inter- cists bear responsibility tions for people who sim- hydrocone, an addictive
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) county grand jury. that she was absent from
— The last of the so-called Pirrong, a former health work without taking leave,
"ghost" employees who facilities consultant, is ac- the attorney general's of-
haunted the scandal-rid- cused of one felony count fice said in a news release,
den Oklahoma Health De- of obtaining money by Prosecutor Lisa Good-
partment pleaded inno- false pretense. The multi- speed and defense attor-
cent Wednesday to a county grand jury alleged ney Ronald Wallace both
charge accusing her of re- that she cheated the state declined comment.
ceiving pay for work she out of more than $500 by The 34-year-old Pir-
didn't perform. falsely representing that rong, of Newalla, is the
Jamie Lynn Pirrong was she was providing the ser- daughter-in-law of former
released on a $5,000 bond vices of a full-time Health Deputy Health Commis-
set by Oklahoma County Department employee sioner Roger C. Pirrong,
Regier, who was acting di was dismissed.
rector of the Health De- The part of the grand
partment at the time. jury investigation dealing
Jamie Pirrong worked at with 'ghost’ employees in
the Health Department for all likelihood has been
13 years, and was earning completed," state Attorney
$30,426 a year when she General Drew Edmondson
BIA unveils certification change proposals
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — which certify that someone form policy," Froman said.
The Bureau of Indian Af- with Indian blood is enti- "I’m not opposed to the
fairs has unveiled propos- tied to such benefits as regulations. The problem 1
als to change how Ameri- medical care and financial have is that this document
can Indians can qualify for grants for school. doesn't address a tribe's
certain federal benefits. ‘This will undoubtedly involvement — at least not
Regional BIA officials be a long, drawn-out as the wording stands
fielded questions and com- process," said Terry now."
ments Wednesday from Bruner, tribal government Froman also asked what
representatives of tribes in services director for the the ramifications might be
Oklahoma, Kansas and BIA’s Southern Plains Re- once a federal system is in
Texas. The forum is part of gion. "I’m sure this will place. "Will we eventually
a nationwide consultation take at least a year." lose our right to oversee
with American Indians be- John Froman, chief of our own tribal enroll-
fore the regulations are ft- the Peoria Tribe of Indians ments?" Froman asked,
nalized. of Oklahoma, said he sees "Will the government even-
Tribes are contracted by several problems with the tually do away with tribal
the BIA to issue certifica- proposed regulations. enrollments? 1 don't know,
tions of degree of Indian "I applaud the fact they but it’s something we have
blood, or CDIB, cards, are trying to create a uni- to think about."
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