Bonnie King reports latest updates on Jack Herer
Sunday, November 8th, 2009 at 10:29 am | By: Radical Russ
Jack Herer holds his book, "The Emperor Wears No Clothes" at Portland Hempstalk
(Salem-News) [November 1st], Jack Herer was taken by ambulance to the hospital in Eugene from the rehabilitation center where he has been receiving care. His breathing became more distressed throughout the afternoon, and finally he was rushed to the Emergency Room.
He was diagnosed with bronchitis, and given antibiotics to overcome the illness. Such prevention may not have been possible just a few days ago, when a “Do Not Transport” order was in effect. Because of a recent change in Jack’s care, they were able to get him appropriate treatment, which could literally have saved his life.
More good news, Jack has been responding well to Speech, Physical and Occupational therapy treatments administered at the care center where he’s residing in Eugene, Oregon. He is coherent. His speech is beginning to come back. He has no IV’s, no breathing tube, and though he has a feeding tube, they expect to remove it as soon as this week.
The bad news, is the breakdown within the ranks of Jack’s supporters. While Jack works to heal and rehabilitate, the world outside his room is swirling with controversy.
Much has been said as of late regarding the recent change of Jack’s care management, and the subject has seemingly taken on a life of its own. Jeannie Herer and others are unhappy with the new decision by the care center to acknowledge a Power of Attorney that moves authority of Jack’s care to Joy Graves and Chuck Jacobs.
Bonnie King is an excellent reporter I’ve had the chance to talk with many times. She covers the medical marijuana beat for the Salem-News and I see her at every event. Please continue to the Salem-News website for the whole report.
Topics: Bonnie King, Chuck Jacobs, Eugene, Jack Herer, Joy Graves, Oregon, Portland, Portland Hempstalk, Salem-News
