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Frank Klees questions the Minister of Health regarding surgery needed to help teenager
September 24, 2010
Victory for Cody: Cody Hughes is a 17 year old constituent. He has multiple health issues resulting from Rheumatoid Arthritis. The most serious complication is the disintegration of his jaw bones, resulting in constant, excruciating pain. His pain medication is at the level of a dying cancer patient. Only a titanium jaw replacement can relieve his pain. He was advised that the wait list for his operation is 3 years. I asked Cody's parents to come to the legislature where I brought the issue to the attention of the Minister of Health during Question Period and asked her to personally intervene. Cody's operation is scheduled for January 11, 2011. Rogers First Local News View Still waiting for much needed surgery October 7, 2010 Rogers First Local News view Thursday September 23, 2010 ll Cody's Fight Era Banner Article by Teresa Latchford September 26, 2010 Cody's Courage Benefit details Rogers First Local News view Friday September 17, 2010 || Waiting List
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August 10, 2010
Honourable Deb Matthews
Minister of Health & Long-Term Care
10th Floor, Hepburn Block
80 Grosvenor Street
Toronto, ON M7A 2C4
Dear Minister:
I am including herewith an email which I have just received from my constituent, Mrs. Melody Hughes regarding her son, Cody’s medical needs.
Due to Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cody has had multiple serious health issues in his short life of 17 years. Right now he is in immediate need of a titanium jaw. This young man is in constant pain and as you can see from his mother’s plea he is fading away.
The family has been advised that OHIP will only cover 12 Titanium Jaw replacements in a year and with the wait list this boy is 3 or 4 years away. I find it unconscionable that our government would not step up to the plate and remove the unnecessary suffering of this child and his family. As the Minister of Health, responsible for the well-being of the citizens of this province I am asking you to intercede on behalf of Cody.
Please take a moment to read Mrs. Hughes email and respond to her right away with a copy to my attention.
Yours sincerely,
Frank Klees, MPP