Black Lung Awareness Grows After Miner’s Illness
Wilford McDaniel, a 73 year old former Southern Illinois coal miner, developed pneumoconiosis after 51 years in the mines. He now requires daily breathing treatments and recently faced heart complications linked to dust exposure.
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Clinics aid black lung victims in Southern Illinois
Harvey Wallace, 78, suffered black lung after 50 years in coal mines. Clinics in West Frankfort and Herrin, funded by a federal grant and now administered by the state, offer breathing therapy, home care training, diagnostic tests, and relief programs for miners and other residents with chronic lung disorders.
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Comprehensive Health Planning Systems
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United Mine Workers Health Fund
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