Mold conditions at Walter Hospital questioned

March 6, 2007

In the congressional hearings today regarding the problems taking place at

the Walter Medical Center, Rep. Betty McCollum addressed Maj. Gen.

Weightman the [former] Commander of Walter from 2006-07 who was relieved

of service (and does appear to have been scapegoated). Rep. McCollum asked

the general about the mold that was found at the Medical Center.

The mold was referred to as " mildew " by Gen. Weightman who relayed mold was

found in 9 rooms and those areas were cleaned. He relayed that where there

was " mildew " on the walls, the wallpaper was removed and that " micro-cide " was

applied and then the walls were painted. When asked if there was any mold

testing performed, Gen. Weightman stammered and responded that he did not

know. Gen. Weightman stated that the problem was basically a " moisture

problem "

and until the roof is replaced that the mold will likely return.

And this is with the entire world watching...I have no words except to

applaud Rep. Betty McCollum for asking these questions.

Thank goodness for the presence of Sharon Kramer in Washington who will

provide the words.

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