The past few months have been incredibly difficult for me and Jeffrey, and I need to reach out and ask for your help. Jeffrey is still wrongly imprisoned, and now his health has begun to suffer. He’s been experiencing chest pains, shortness of breath, and dizziness, and I’m worried about him. To make makes worse, his facility is refusing to take his health issues seriously, and they’re denying access to the full medical care that he needs. I’ve attached the letter that I sent to the warden, Deborah Denham, and she has not replied. That’s unacceptable. The warden’s blatant disregard for my husband’s basic human rights sickens me. Will you take a moment to email or call Warden Denham, and demand that she address my husband’s legitimate health request? You can email the facility at ExecAssistant@bop.gov, or call at 303-763-4300. Responding to my letter is the very least that she can do, and I need your help to make that happen. We continue to appreciate all of you and are grateful for your continued support as we fight to free Jeffrey. - Holly P.S. Here’s the letter that I sent the warden: Dear Warden, I am contacting you on behalf of my husband, Mr. Jeffrey Sterling, 38338-044. On June 21, 2016, Mr. Sterling reported to the Health Services Department with the following symptoms: chest pain, profuse sweating, and shortness of breath. Mr. Sterling reported the staff performed an EKG, which showed elevated levels, with signs of a blockage. The staff informed Mr. Sterling the blockage was "probably due to electrode placement". The staff told Mr. Sterling they felt it was not a cardiac issue and possibly due to being dehydrated, although Mr. Sterling repeatedly told them he drinks plenty of liquids daily. The staff also discussed Mr. Sterling's age and the predisposition of health issues for African Americans. The staff informed Mr. Sterling a request for a levels check would be entered but did not inform him the exact date when the blood panel would be conducted. There are several concerns regarding the medical attention provided to Mr. Sterling. First, Mr. Sterling has a history of Atrial Fibrillation, which is in his medical chart. Upon entry into the facility on June 16, 2015, a baseline EKG was to be taken. This was never completed. Second, if the EKG showed signs of a blockage, but staff stated it was due to electrode placement, does it not warrant another EKG to be administered properly to obtain an accurate reading? How can staff conclude that Mr. Sterling does not indeed have a blocked artery? Third, why was a blood panel not taken at the time of the incident? On July 25, 2016, Mr. Sterling sent a note to the Health Services Department reporting chest pain, shortness of breath, and lightheadedness. Mr. Sterling was instructed that he had a laboratory appointment on July 27, 2016 at 6 am. At that appointment, Mr. Sterling's blood was taken and he was informed he would be contacted only if there was an issue. Why was a blood panel taken only after Mr. Sterling informed the medical staff of a second instance of potential cardiac issues, and more than a month after the initial reported health issue? Shouldn't Mr. Sterling be provided the results of his blood panel test regardless of whether or not the staff believes "there is an issue"? Given that Mr. Sterling has now had two episodes, a new EKG needs to be administered correctly by properly trained medical personnel. The results of the EKG and blood panel should be shown and discussed with Mr. Sterling upon completion. As per the January 26, 2012, Admission & Orientation Handbook, Mr. Sterling has the right to the following: - The patient has the right to communicate with those responsible for his care to receive from them adequate information concerning the nature and extent of his medical problems, the planned course of treatment, and the prognosis. In addition, he has a right to expect adequate instruction in self-care in the interim between visits to the hospital. - The inmate has the right to file grievances pertaining to medical care with no repercussions. Mr. Sterling's goal is simply to get the medical care he needs and to which he is entitled. His hope is that this email will result in that occurring. However, if Mr. Sterling's medical needs are not addressed after receipt of this email, his legal team will be consulted for further assistance in this matter and if necessary, Mr. Sterling will file a formal grievance. Mrs. Holly Sterling