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Matthews, Harlan PHOTOCOPY PRESERVATION THE WHITE HOUSE October 29, 1993 Honorable Harlan Mathews United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Mathews: On behalf of the President, I want to express my deep gratitude for your co- sponsorship of the Health Security Act. Your action reflects an unswerving commitment to ensuring health security for all Americans. We are grateful for your contribution to this historic effort and for your invaluable advice. We look forward to working with you in the weeks and months ahead to make health care reform a reality. Your leadership will be critical to passage in this Congress. with appreciation and respect, I am Sincerely yours, Hillary Hillary Rodham Clinton Thank so much - - To Patsy Mathew with thanks AN all your support and bet wisher- Hillary Rodbam Clarton THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 16, 1993 Honorable Harlan Mathews United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Senator Mathews: Thank you for your letter in support of the invitation extended by the East Tennessee State University. Unfortunately, my schedule does not permit me to take part in every event that I would like to attend. If I am able to take part in this worthwhile event, I will contact Mr. Roy Nicks directly. Again, thank you for writing. Sincerely, Hillary Hillary Rodham Clinton THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON August 18, 1993 Honorable Harlan Matthews United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Senator Matthews: Thank you for your letter in support of the invitation extended by Cumberland University for a conference on rural health care. Unfortunately, my schedule does not permit me to take part in every event that I would like to attend. If I am able to take part in this worthwhile event, I will contact Dr. Robert Bone directly. Again, thank you for writing. Sincerely, Hillary Hillary Rodham Clinton HARLAN MATHEWS TÉNNESSEE United States Senate WASHINGTON, DC 20510-4203 March 4, 1993 Hillary Rodham Clinton Office of the First Lady The White House Room 100 - O.E.O.B. Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mrs. Clinton: You and Mrs. Gore have received an invitation from Dr. Robert C. Bone, Chairman of the Cumberland University Board of Trust and Dr. Ray Phillips, President of the college, to utilize the campus of Cumberland University for a conference on rural health care. Enclosed is a copy of that invitation. As the Head of the Health Care Task Force, I hope you will seriously consider this invitation as you set your agenda. Tennessee, in addition to hosting some of the best health care centers in the nation, also has a significant rural population. This issue is important to the people of Tennessee and the nation. It would be on honor for Tennessee to host a Rural Healthcare Forum for you. Sincerely, H-1- M. theur Harlan Mathews United States Senator HM/cvk HARLAN MATHEWS ( TEES: TENNESSEE FOREIGN RELATIONS ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES 506 DIRKSEN SENATE OFFICE BUILDING VICE-CHAIRMAN, SUBCOMMITTEE ON MINERAL WASHINGTON, DC 20510-4203 United States Senate RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION (202) 224-4944 RULES AND ADMINISTRATION TDD: (202) 224-4802 WASHINGTON, DC 20510-4203 July 22, 1993 new Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton Office of the First Lady The White House Room 100 - O.E.O.B. Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mrs. Clinton: As you complete work on the President's health care proposal, I understand that you will be scheduling briefings around the country to explain the proposal and discuss implementation. I have been contacted by Ms. Pat Ball, Vice President of Strategic Development with St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. The staff at St. Thomas is very interested in participating in one of these briefings, whether in Nashville or a nearby city. St. Thomas is a respected hospital in the middle Tennessee area and wants to be a leader in the effort to promote responsible reform efforts. I would appreciate your notifying Ms. Ball of the briefing which may be most convenient for her co- workers. She can be reached c/o St. Thomas Hospital, P.O. Box 380, Nashville, Tennessee, 37205; (615) 386-6629. Your attention to this request is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Harlan Mathews United States Senator HM/lr XC: Ms. Pat Ball PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER COMMITTEES: HARLAN MATHEWS FOREIGN RELATIONS TENNESSEE ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES VICE-CHAIRMAN, SUBCOMMITTEE ON MINERAL 506 DIRKSEN SENATE OFFICE BUILDING RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION WASHINGTON, DC 20510-4203 (202) 224-4944 United States Senate COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION TDD: (202) 224-4802 RULES AND ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON, DC 20510-4203 September 27, 1993 Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton Office of The First Lady Room 100 The Old Executive Office Building Washington, DC 20501 Dear Mrs. Clinton: As the health care effort moves into full swing, I would like to take the opportunity to share with you a letter recently sent to me by Dr. Fred Hurst of Knoxville, Tennessee. Fred has been a friend to many in Tennessee and I can assure you his offer of assistance is genuine. Fred has been appointed by Governor McWherter to numerous health-related state boards and has served with honor and dignity. If there is any position which could utilize his talents, I would like to commend him to your attention. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Her Harlan Mathews Mothers United States Senator HM/lr Enclosure For files PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER FRED A. HURST, M.D., P.C. DIPLOMATE AMERICAN BOARD OF FAMILY PRACTICE 4117 F EMORY ROAD KNOXVILLE. TENNESSEE 37038 615-922-2103 FAX, 615-022-0006 22 September, 1993 Honorable Harlan Mathews United States Senate U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. Dear Senator: Wasn't the President's speech tonight wonderful!! I certainly agree with his efforts and most all of his specifics. This is indeed a bold, courageous, and much-needed undertaking. I want to offer my expertise as a family physician, providing primary care for the past twenty years, in any way to the President and Vice President that I may be utilized. Please forward my availability and offer to them. I hope to see you soon. Every good personal wish for continued success. Sincerely, mee Fred A. Hurst, M.D. FAH:d1w B6 The Knoxville News-Sentinel, Tuesday, September 21, 1993 Reye syndrome still concern if giving aspirin to children Giving aspirin to a sick child is a "no-no." trolyte disturbances, lowered blood glucose levels This marvelous drug, which can reduce inflam- and increased acidity of the blood usually occur. mation and fever and pain while remaining the most As the syndrome (meaning a group of symptoms) affordable of drugs, is unfortunately known to be as- progresses, increasing stupor, sociated with the development of a severe illness in confusion, somnolence, seizures some children. and decreased ability to respond First described only 30 years ago, Reye syn- occur. drome remains rare and continues to affect children The brain, like the liver, may between the ages of 1 and 16 years most frequently. swell and produce increased It is serious and has potential to be fatal (originally pressure within the skull, which 40 percent of the cases were, but now about 10 per- can threaten survival. cent are). Because of the association of a Because of that and because of the known associ- previous viral infection with the ation between a preceding viral illness such as influ- administration of aspirin (for any enza, the common cold or chicken pox and the ad- aspirin-containing compound or ministration of aspirin ,to relieve pain and fever, DR. FRED "cold formula") during this infec- children and adolescents should not be treated with HURST tion, Reye syndrome can be this drug. Reye syndrome typically develops several days Healthy avoided by strictly avoiding giv- thoughts ing aspirin to your youngsters. after the symptoms of any of the above-mentioned While the exact relationship viral infections have begun to wane. between the two is not understood completely, the While the young patient appears to be "getting existence of such a cause and effect is overwhelm- over" the effects of chicken pox, influenza or a res- ingly believed to be present. piratory virus, Reye syndrome can present the de- velopment of severe nausea, vomiting and weak- Treatment of this life-threatening syndrome be- ness. These symptoms are soon followed by changes gins with early detection, hospitalization, support of in behavior, mental alertness, personality traits and normal blood electrolyte levels, reduction of swell- thinking and reasoning ability. ing within the brain, control of blood acid content Reye syndrome mainly affects two bodily sys- and management of associated complications. Vary- tems - the brain and the liver. Tenderness and ing degrees of permanent brain and liver damage vague pain may develop in the upper, right side of may persist. the abdomen as the liver becomes swollen from the Drugs similar to acetaminophen and ibuprofer disease process that occurs in Reye syndrome. The can be used in place of aspirin for fever and pain o normal structure of the liver is destroyed to varying viral infections. degrees, resulting in liver failure. Dr. Hurst will answer readers' questions in his column. Addres: As a result of these changes in condition, severe mail to him at his office, 4117 E. Emory Road, Knoxville, 1 abnormalities in the blood's chemistry occur. Elec- 37938. United States Senate WASHINGTON, DC 20510-4203 Hair Mothews OFFICIAL BUSINESS U.S.S. I CLOST : P | : 54 P1:54 WHITE HOUSE MAIL HOUSE MAIL ROOM 49 OEOB Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton Office of the First Lady I Room 100 The Old Executive Office Building Washington, D.C. 20501