This has been brought to our attention by Jimmy Dennis, another prisoner
at SCI Greene who is concerned with Mr Rucci's medical situation.
Jimmy thanks all of those who responded a couple of years ago with calls
regarding his own medical situation at that time, and wants us all to
know that in his case it DID make a difference when the prison realized
that people on the outside cared. PLEASE CALL NOW TO HELP MR RUCCI !
please also forward this message and encourage others to call.

Mr. Dino M. Rucci, BY-0326
175 Progress Drive
Waynesburg, Pa. 15370

I am writing in hope that you are able to help me with a medical
situation.  I'm a 42 year old male on Pennsylvania's Death Row.  Since
the end of December 2001, I have been trying to rectify this situation
to no avail.  Please bear with me while I explain my predicament.

I have two medical ailments that this State correctional Facility in
Greene County Pennsylvania refuse to treat appropriately.  They give me
ineffectual tests, and they're giving me stomach medication without
knowing the true nature of the problems.

I've had blood in my stool since DECEMBER 2001 - everyday - and CONSTANT
PAIN IN THE SOLAR PLEXUS (to the right of it) region for same period of
time.  (My family has Gall Bladder problems in its history - Stones.)

The medical staff here tells me that, as long as my Blood tests are
normal, their Medical Contractor prohibits any tests such as the ones I
need.  Its September 9, 2002, I've had this problem for 9 months now;
still bleeding every day, and steady pain in the Solar Plexus region of
my lower chest.

If you have a bleeding Ulcer, shouldn't it be healed by now, or at least
the slowing of the blood.  I've been on Protonix AND Zantac for 8
months; Maalox, i year.  The blood has not even slowed.  I've been given
Tylenol for the pain in the chest area: totally pathetic (this could be
Gall Stones).  They basically told me that they can't do anything unless
I fall over dead.

I have contacted everyone I know to contact, but I can't seem to get
this matter resolved.

The Staff here at SCI Greene as well as the Department of Corrections'
Bureau of Health Services are being DELIBERATELY INDIFFERENT to my
Medical needs.  These Medical problems are interfering with my normal
everyday activities, both physically and emotionally.

I want to thank you in advance for any help or suggestions you can
offer.  I appreciate your consideration in this matter.

Sincerely, Dino Rucci

                Mr. Dino M. Rucci, BY-0326
                      175 Progress Drive
                        Waynesburg, Pa.
                            15370  USA

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