Ill Native boy to receive medication for now

Smokin' Ace · 05-05-2005, 01:50 PM

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Ill Native boy to receive medication for now
Wednesday, May 4, 2005

A gravely ill Native boy will receive the life-saving medication he needs to treat a rare genetic disorder.

Calgary Health Region, a hospital in Alberta, has agreed to pay for the $17,000 a week medication needed by Mackenzie Olsen, a member of the Na-cho Nyak Dun First Nation. Olsen, 10, ran out of the drug last week when no one would pay for it.

The hospital's decision is temporary while provincial and federal officials determine who will ultimately pay for the medication. Officials in Alberta, where Olsen lives on the Siksika First Nation, say Canada needs to pay because Olsen is Native.

Get the Story:
Hospital will provide boy with experimental drug (CBC 5/3)

Related Stories:
Gravely ill Native boy needs costly medication (5/3)

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Sparklebeadz · 05-06-2005, 03:14 PM

My prayers go out to this little boy and his family. I hope he gets what he needs.

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Smokin' Ace Arena Director Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: United States Posts: 4,112	Ill Native boy to receive medication for now Indianz.Com. In Print. URL: http://www.indianz.com/News/2005/007966.asp Ill Native boy to receive medication for now Wednesday, May 4, 2005 A gravely ill Native boy will receive the life-saving medication he needs to treat a rare genetic disorder. Calgary Health Region, a hospital in Alberta, has agreed to pay for the $17,000 a week medication needed by Mackenzie Olsen, a member of the Na-cho Nyak Dun First Nation. Olsen, 10, ran out of the drug last week when no one would pay for it. The hospital's decision is temporary while provincial and federal officials determine who will ultimately pay for the medication. Officials in Alberta, where Olsen lives on the Siksika First Nation, say Canada needs to pay because Olsen is Native. Get the Story: Hospital will provide boy with experimental drug (CBC 5/3) Related Stories: Gravely ill Native boy needs costly medication (5/3) Copyright © 2000-2005 Indianz.Com __________________ Everything is gonna be alright! Be blessed - got love??? This b me..... www.myspace.com/akayo

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Sparklebeadz Naomi Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 149	My prayers go out to this little boy and his family. I hope he gets what he needs. __________________ I am now going to assault your mind with subliminal messages!

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