Clusterheadaches.com Message Board
        (http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi)
      

        New Message Board Archives >> 2007 General Board Posts >> Tragic story
        
(Message started by: tommyD on Nov 22nd, 2007, 7:57am)
Title: Tragic story
Post by tommyD on Nov 22nd, 2007, 7:57am
A police detective name of Jeffery Hughes in Madison WI had bad CH and in Jan. '06 had the DBS implant, and it allowed him to stay on the force.

Tuesday he crashed his car and is in critical condition. He has a wife and four kids. The cause of the crash is unknown.

Here's the main story:
http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/local/index.php?ntid=258197

and a feature story done this June about the implant:

http://www.madison.com/archives/read.php?ref=/wsj/2007/06/17/0706180214.php
Title: Re: Tragic story
Post by Jonny on Nov 22nd, 2007, 8:01am
:'(
Title: Re: Tragic story
Post by Jackie on Nov 22nd, 2007, 8:09am
That is pitiful.....bless his heart.

Bet some big vibes from his cluster brother & sisters would help...cluster vibes & prayers are big medicine....

Jackie
Title: Re: Tragic story
Post by Kevin_M on Nov 22nd, 2007, 8:14am
Tragic.  High-speed rollover, no seat belt.   Hoping the very best, no knowing what happened but he's fellow clusterhead.  :(
Title: Re: Tragic story
Post by LeLimey on Nov 22nd, 2007, 8:35am
How awful - could we send cards do you think?
Title: Re: Tragic story
Post by artonio7 on Nov 22nd, 2007, 8:37am
:(
Title: Re: Tragic story
Post by Mosaicbrew on Nov 22nd, 2007, 8:57am
Prayers for him and his family.
Title: Re: Tragic story
Post by Jonny on Nov 22nd, 2007, 9:11am

on 11/22/07 at 08:35:55, LeLimey wrote:
How awful - could we send cards do you think?


Thats a great idea!

I have to leave soon, but I will do some hunting for an address when I get back.  ;)

If anyone would like to start without me, be my guest.   :)
Title: Re: Tragic story
Post by Kevin_M on Nov 22nd, 2007, 9:19am
Clue so far from story is:


Quote:
Hughes, who joined the Madison force in 2001, is being treated at UW Hospital...


Writer of both stories has e-mail and phone number in story.  Probably not today, but she may have info on hospital.

Title: Re: Tragic story
Post by cynjeep89 on Nov 22nd, 2007, 9:21am
Not being familiar with the area, I think this may be the hospital (UW Hospital ?)

http://www.uwhealth.org/index.asp?url=pvg

UW Hospital
600 Highland Avenue
Madison, WI  53792
Title: Re: Tragic story
Post by Kevin_M on Nov 22nd, 2007, 9:23am
That could be the building.  An attention: line and his name could do it, but not positive.
Title: Re: Tragic story
Post by midwestbeth on Nov 22nd, 2007, 9:24am
This is so sad.  :'(

Does anyone know if he was ever a member of this board?

Prayers out to Detective Hughes and his family.

Beth
Title: Re: Tragic story
Post by brewcrew on Nov 22nd, 2007, 9:25am
See Karla's post below.
Title: Re: Tragic story
Post by Jonny on Nov 22nd, 2007, 9:26am
Theres a picture of him and his family in this article.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/patientstories/story-346.html

Edit to add: Thanks, Brew....Thats where I will be sending....a room dont matter, im sure everyone in that hospital knows where he is.
Title: Re: Tragic story
Post by Kevin_M on Nov 22nd, 2007, 9:28am
Seems like really scattered buildings in the university network of medical.  Hmmm.



just read your edit Brew
Title: Re: Tragic story
Post by cynjeep89 on Nov 22nd, 2007, 9:46am
Found the Milton Police Chief's e-mail addy.  Maybe we could send e-mail to him and ask if he could forward the messages to Jeff Hughes' family?

Chief Thomas Gilland

miltonpdchief@charter.net

Any thoughts on this idea?
Title: Re: Tragic story
Post by Karla on Nov 22nd, 2007, 9:49am
The 600 Highland Ave is the correct address to use.  I live in Madison , WI and dr at the UW Hospital.

UW Hospital
600 Highland Avenue
Madison, WI  53792

Use this address and put in his name.
Title: Re: Tragic story
Post by Sean_C on Nov 22nd, 2007, 10:03am
:'(
Title: Re: Tragic story
Post by Sean_C on Nov 22nd, 2007, 10:12am

on 11/22/07 at 09:24:54, midwestbeth wrote:
Does anyone know if he was ever a member of this board?



Jeffrey Hughes
Oregon WI
(Added: 29-Apr-2000)

Title: Re: Tragic story
Post by George_J on Nov 22nd, 2007, 10:25am
:'(

So sorry to hear this about one of our own.

Sending a little something to the hospital, along with all my best wishes to his family...thank you, Karla.  And thank you all.

George
Title: Re: Tragic story
Post by Kevin_M on Nov 22nd, 2007, 10:44am

on 11/22/07 at 10:12:21, Sean_C wrote:
Jeffrey Hughes
Oregon WI
(Added: 29-Apr-2000)


Good find, Sean.


This is from the guest book:


Hello,I'm Jeff,a CH sufferer since 1991. In the midst of the pain, I'm only concerned about the short term control, but when the euphoria of remission strikes, I ponder the long term affects of a majority of the prophalactic measures. my grandfather suffered for 30 years and now suffers from coronary insufficiency. he associates it with long-term caforgot usage. when I Talk to the Doc about these concerns, I get the typical "deer in the headlights" look. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Great sight!

Jeff <freetime9115@aol.com>
oregon, WI USA
Saturday, April 29, 2000 at 13:55:08 (EDT)
Title: Re: Tragic story
Post by Rosybabe on Nov 22nd, 2007, 4:52pm
:'( prayers are on his way..
Title: Re: Tragic story
Post by Jonny on Nov 22nd, 2007, 5:04pm

on 11/22/07 at 10:44:50, Kevin_M wrote:
freetime9115@aol.com


What are the odds that this email still works?
Title: Re: Tragic story
Post by LeLimey on Nov 22nd, 2007, 5:26pm
There will be a card going out from me tomorrow. Thank you so much Karla  :)
Title: Re: Tragic story
Post by phil_h on Nov 22nd, 2007, 5:27pm
  That e-mail address is no longer an account .    JEFF, Prayers and positive vibes on the way via angel express.Wishing you peace , health and a full recovery. Wishing your family vibes,vibes, vibes and love.... phil h  I'll post a card to the hospital 11-23-07............
Title: Re: Tragic story
Post by Annette on Nov 22nd, 2007, 6:02pm

Sending prayers and vibes to Detective Jeffery and his family, hope you will make a complete recovery.
Title: Re: Tragic story
Post by cynjeep89 on Dec 2nd, 2007, 2:19pm
Has anyone heard any updates on this story?

Wondering if Jeff Hughes is still in the hospital.
Title: Re: Tragic story
Post by brewcrew on Dec 2nd, 2007, 2:40pm
I searched the Wisconsin State Journal website, and the original story is the only one archived.

Would love to hear how he's doing if anyone knows.
Title: Re: Tragic story
Post by andrewjb on Dec 2nd, 2007, 2:41pm
no news, iam afraid. just read the thread and links.  :'(, andrew.


Clusterheadaches.com Message Board » Powered by YaBB 1 Gold - SP 1.3.1!
YaBB © 2000-2003. All Rights Reserved.