I am forwarding this message to the group(s). This doctor is looking for
older children or teens with trachs who would like to connect with this
youngster who needs some encouragement. Email address below for anyone who
might be able to help.

Sincerely,
Cynthia Bissell
Aaron's Tracheostomy Page
www.tracheostomy.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "David Sandweiss//Kris Campbell" <maxsand@...>
To: <cbissell@...>
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2001 12:46 PM
Subject: teenager with a tracheostomy


> I am a pediatrician caring for a young teen who has a congenital
> malformation which will require him to be trach-dependent for life. He
> lives in a very rural area (on the Navajo reservation in Arizona) and has
a
> troubled family. I am hoping to find contacts for him to encourage him to
> begin to develop some independence in caring for his own trach and to hear
> from other kids in his age range (or a bit younger) who are living with
> trachs. Do you have any suggestions? He does not have internet access
(or
> a telephone) but we can arrange for him to have time on a computer if we
> can help him make contacts.
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Kris Campbell, MD
> Department of Pediatrics
> Chinle, AZ
> 520-674-7001
>
> David Sandweiss and Kris Campbell
> Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility
> Chinle, AZ 86503
> (520) 674-7001 - work
> (520) 674-5907 - home
> maxsand@...