... why the VA killed the collection of Legionnaire's disease samples. By Arthur Allen Let's say your 48-year-old husband has just been diagnosed with Legionnaire's disease in a hospital intensive care unit ... as the go-to experts on Legionnaire's disease and the bacteria that causes it. Legionnaire's bacteria sicken an estimated 20... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfMAR08/nf031808-1.htm
..... Printer-Friendly Version POSSIBLE LEGIONNAIRE'S OUTBREAK INVESTIGATED AT VA HOSPITAL -- ... officials are investigating a possible outbreak of Legionnaire's disease at the Brecksville veterans hospital. Legionnaire's bacteria For more about Legionnaire's Disease, use the VA Watchdog search... http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/nf07/nfDEC07/nf122907-6.htm
... act on the matter after Joseph's ineligibility was brought to her attention. ... Francy, a copy of Joseph's military service was submitted last fall to the Legion's headquarters in Harrisburg and then forwarded to the national organization's headquarters in Harrisburg. Francy alleges Joseph's discharge papers made it clear that he ... Legion. Watson confirmed that Joseph's discharge papers show he's not eligible for membership. "Mr. Joseph's papers were checked out at the highest... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfMAR08/nf031208-4.htm
... DID VA RETALIATE AGAINST FORMER STAFFER IN LEGIONNAIRE'S SCANDAL? -- Dr. Janet ... VA property after testifying before U.S. House panel. Dr. Janet Stout For background on the Legionnaire's specimens (with backlinks), click ... prior approval from Ms. Wolf's office. "This directive appears to be punishment for Dr. Stout's appearance before this committee," Rep ...DID VA RETALIATE AGAINST FORMER STAFFER IN LEGIONNAIRE'S SCANDAL?--Dr... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfsep08/nf092108-2.htm
5. VA Watchdog dot Org - VA NEWS FLASH - 12-04-06 #3nf120406-3.htm
.... His bio on the Legion's web site states: "Morin is a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Army." The closest Morin ... serve in Vietnam. The Legion's principal spokesman, Joe March , yesterday defended Morin's right to the label. As far ... administration, expressed incredulity at Morin's and March's justification for the ... a "Vietnam veteran of the U S Army." The lead paragraph on the Legion's news release proclaimed: "A U S Army Vietnam veteran from Chicopee, Mass... http://www.vawatchdog.org/nfDEC06/nf120406-3.htm
... Version HOUSE PANEL KNOCKS VA OVER DESTROYED LEGIONNAIRE'S DISEASE SPECIMENS -- "Months of ... all." For background on the Legionnaire's specimens (with backlinks) ..., former chief of the VA's Infectious Disease Section, and Dr. Janet Stout, the lab's former director and one of the nation's leading researchers in Legionnaire's disease. Yu and Stout are scheduled... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfsep08/nf091008-2.htm
... The American Veteran's #1 Information Source Click here to make VA Watchdog ... deliberately destroyed one of the world's most important collections of bacteria cultures, ..., the VA incinerated the lab's library of 4,000 microbe cultures, including the world's most important collection of legionella bacteria, ... 'The allegations in this subcommittee's report predated the official hearing where the VA's testimonies are now of public records ( ... obtain permission from the copyright owner. Legionnaire's Disease,Legionella,Victor Yu,... http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfapr09/nf042809-3.htm
8. VA Watchdog dot Org - VA NEWS FLASH - 08-24-2007 #4 -- VA RESEARCH ON LEGIONNAIRES' DISEASE AT ODDS WITH CDC POLICY -- Centers for Disease Control says hospitals should test for Legionnaires' only after patients become sick.nf082407-4.htm
... Pitt study at odds with CDC on Legionnaire's By Robin Acton TRIBUNE-REVIEW Infectious ... by checking all of the nation's hospital water systems for the Legionnaire's disease bacteria. Results of a study ... which recommends testing only after cases of Legionnaire's occur. "I think that's been shot down with this study,... http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/nf07/nfAUG07/nf082407-4.htm
... The Nation's #1 Independent Veterans Web Site Click here to make VA ... review of additional paperwork that Joseph's attorney sent to the Legion on Tuesday still failed to establish Joseph's eligibility. "It was faxed to national, and national determined he's not eligible," Watson said. ... of his house. And he's done so much for them." Joseph's attorney, Sam Davis of Uniontown, ... military service is similar to Joseph's. If so, they, too, may not meet the Legion's membership-eligibility requirements. Watson said... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfMAR08/nf031408-6.htm
... VA Watchdog dot Org Search Engine. LEGIONNAIRE'S DISEASE: PREVENTION BEATS CURING -- VA's Dr. Janet Stout made discovery in ... all perfectly healthy." Antonucci's hotel roommate, Richard Depaolis, 79 ... to hospitals." The outbreak's victims are memorialized on a bronze plaque at the Pennsylvania American Legion's headquarters in Wormleysburg, said Kit Watson ... contaminated air conditioning from the hotel's cooling tower. Several years later, ... student into one of the world's experts on Legionnaires' disease. "... http://www.vawatchdog.org/old newsflashes JUL 06/newsflash07-17-2006-5.htm
