Dear Abby letter on organ donation after son's death
A family describes choosing organ, tissue and bone donation for their son Michael Ratliff Jr after he was declared brain dead following an auto accident on Oct 7 1987. The letter urges pre-made decisions and highlights recipients benefiting from kidneys corneas and bone, with hospital acknowledgments and a Red Cross event note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Michael Rattiff Jr
Mike Jr
Kelly
Michael
Mike
Marilou Rucker
Michael Ratliff SR
Kelly Ratliff
Birmingham
Ala
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Rucker
Alabama Regional Organ and Tissue Center
May Texpress
Recurring bladder infection advice from Dr Gott
A 29 year old woman with a 17 month history of cystitis is advised on due to recurrence. The panel explains infection pathways from intercourse, hygiene steps, and the need for urine culture and targeted antibiotics. It discusses possible urinary tract abnormalities and kidney involvement with referrals and tests. A Health Report offer follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
DR. Gott
Reader
P.O. Box
Cleveland
Genealogy as a noble hobby and care options for Alzheimer's
A reader asks if genealogy can be a retirement hobby and others discuss starting at libraries and contacting The National Archives. A second reader seeks guidance on arranging a summit conference to decide on nursing home care for a mother with Alzheimer's, with the AAHA booklet offering planning help and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Archives and Records Administration
Washington, D.C
Mom
R.Y. A
American Association of Homes For the
Aaha Publications
20Th St. N.W
Barefoot truth and teen concerns in Dr Wallace column
In a teen guidance column, Jeff from Huntsville asks about barefooting and flat feet. Dr Wallace and Dr Paul Brand discuss foot health, suggesting two hours barefoot daily helps muscles and rest, while denying flat feet fears. Peggy ponders breakup, Dr Wallace endorses dating choice and warns against chasing a best friend. Connie from New York praises helmet safety after a biker accident, urging ongoing caution. Expenditures by teens reach a record 53.7 billion in 1987 per AP report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Jeff
Huntsville
Ala
Paul Brand
School of Medicine
Louisiana State University
New Orleans
Dr. Wallace
Jimmy
Peggy
Colorado Springs
Cole
Connie
North Tonawanda
N.Y
New York
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