(USA) Family loses custody of overweight girl
It's NOT about *fat or *thin....
it's about PARENTAL RIGHTS!!
Anamarie Martinez-Regino, 3 years old
HOW CAN THIS BE.....'IN AMERICA'?
Without Justice, there is JUST_US!
(USA) Family loses custody of overweight girl
Monday, 28-Aug-2000 14:09:12
Family loses custody of overweight girl
The parents of a three-year-old American girl who weighs eight-and-a-half-stone say they have lost custody of their child because they could not control her weight.
Miguel Regino and Adela Martinez say authorities in New Mexico took their daughter, Anamarie Martinez-Regino, after a doctor claimed the child's condition was life-threatening.
"They dragged her out of the room kicking and screaming," a grieving Mrs Martinez said after her daughter was taken from Presbyterian Hospital on Friday. "All she's known her whole life is me, Miguel, my mother, the family. She was terrified."
Anamarie weighs 54 kilos and is 3ft 6ins tall - three times heavier and 50% taller than an average three-year-old, according to the girl's doctor, Monika Mahal, who made the recommendation that she be removed from her parents custody.
Irene Moody, a colleague of Dr Mahal who has examined Anamarie, said the decision was taken in the best interest of the child.
Anamarie has been in and out of the hospital since she
was two months old over her weight problem, but doctors have not been able to determine a cause.
No state agency or law enforcement office has accused the family with anything improper in the treatment of Anamarie, Mrs Martinez said. But legal papers she received on Friday charged the family with not being able to keep the child's weight down.
"I can't believe that's what they're thinking," Mrs Martinez said. "How can I make her body grow the way it has? It's back to blaming us."
Dan Hill, a spokesman for the Children, Youth and
Families Department, said it is against state law for the department's officials to comment on an open case.
Mrs Martinez has been told she will be allowed to visit her daughter but doesn't know when. A custody hearing has been set for September 5.
SOURCE:
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_48291.html
[APFN NOTE] - I called the Presbyterian Hospital (505) 841-1234, they had no commit but did give me the number of Dr. Monika Mahal 505-265-7817, I
spoke with Mary Ellen, she wanted to know who I was and my telephone and fax number, which I gave her. I asked about the above report and she said "None of your business" and hung up on me.
Your turn!
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FAX RECEIVED APFN - AUG 29 2000 - PEDIATRIC ASSC -- FAX: 505-266-1543
PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, PA IRENE MOODY, M.D.
3410 INDIAN SCHOOL N.E. GRETCHEN SEELINGER, M.D.
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO 87106 KENNETH CARLSON, M.D.
TELEPHONE: (505) 266-7817 MONIKA MAHAL, M.D.
FAX: (505) 266-1543 ISIDORA GALLAGHER, M.D.
AUGUST 28, 2000
Due to issues of patient confidentiality, as physicians we cannot further comment on any
aspects of the medical care of Ana Marie. Under state law, we are required to report any
suspected neglect of a patient of the State Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
The Department then investigates and based on their findings determines the most
appropriate setting for the ongoing care of the child. As pediatricians, we understand
how devastating this is to a family involved and we do not make this decision lightly
nor on the spur of the moment. Our concerns have always and will continue to be with
the health of Ana Marie and the welfare of her family.
Irene Moody, MD
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See Picture of Ana Marie:
http://www.abqjournal.com/news/1annamarie08-29-00.jpg
http://www.abqjournal.com/
State Defends Custody Action: The head of the state's child welfare agency
tried to assure parents and critics Monday that the state does not take
children from their homes just because they are too fat or too thin.
Full story - email: Charlie Moore, Editor: cmoore@abqjournal.com
http://www.abqjournal.com/health/girl2908-28-00.htm
Child Taken From Parents: The state of New Mexico has removed
3-year-old Anamarie Martinez-Regino from the custody of her parents
because of her weight.
... Full story
http://www.abqjournal.com/health/109392health08-26-00.htm
The Albuquerque Tribune - No reference to this story:
http://www.abqtrib.com/news/index.shtml
Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce
http://www.gacc.org/
Be an informed constituent - - access Federal legislation at
http://www.access.gpo.gov, and http://www.nara.gov/fedreg
NewsPaper Links:
http://www.newspaperlinks.com/
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Could they file a Writ of Habeaus Corpus? This story has hit the
national media and those who took the girl admit they do not know what is
causing the problem anymore than the parents. Such actions are
reprehensible! They imply the STATE knows better what to do with our
children than we do!.
Barton A. Buhtz - GM, TRN - eclok@juno.com
Listen to: http://www.truthradio.com
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Monday, 28-Aug-2000 21:48:25
8/28/00 18:45 PM - AZ
I (APFN) just spoke Adela Martinez (Mother) 505-254-9170
APFN: "Do you want you daughter back"?
ADELA: "Yes"!
FACTS:
1) ADELA, does not know where her daughter is?
2) ADELA, has no contact as to find out where her daughter is!
3) ADELA, is requesting legal advise/assistance.
4) Contact is being established with her (Adela's) mother Marget 505-980-XXXX
for email contact & additional background.
(THIS APPEARS TO BE A CELLUAR NUMBER, JUST LEFT MESSAGE)
(APFN ADVISORS CONTACT AS REQUIRED IF YOU CAN ASSIST/ADIVISE/REPORT)
She has contacted Cong. Heather Wilson, but received no assistance
(Have not verified with Ms. Wilson at this time, but will!)
She requesting anyones assistance, most needs Legal advise, but is willing
to talk with media and radio talk shows for assistance.
More updates when available -- APFN@apfn.org
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APFN LEGAL ADVISORS, PLEASE BE IN CONTACT ADELA DIRECTLY AT ABOVE NUMBER IF
YOU CAN OFFER ANY LEGAL ADVISE/ASSISTANCE AND/OR WOULD LIKE TO HAVE HER AS A
GUEST ON TALK RADIO. SHE SAID SHE WOULD, BUT I DON'T THINK SHE HAS BEEN ON RADIO
BEFORE, AT THIS TIME. THIS IS EVERY AMERICANS CONCERN! GOVT. STEALING YOUR CHILD!
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Perhaps the hospital that siezed this child should be charged
with child abuse and be sued if they cannot produce the child, at a
normal weight, within a month or so. This seems to be the standard to
which they are holding the girls parents.
Yours,
Kurt Reimer
gkr@voicenet.com
Voicenet Systems Administration
Presbyterian Hospital - 505-841-1234
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