UK Daily Mail - Baby Joseph Could Undergo Tracheotomy Operation in U.S. Hospital by End of the Week

By UK Daily Mail

The terminally ill Canadian baby, who was flown over the U.S. border against the wishes of doctors hours before having his life support machine turned off, will likely undergo a tracheotomy by the end of the week.

Baby Joseph Maraachli, who has been at the centre of an international right to life debate, was moved from Ontario, Canada by his parents and The Priests For Life charity and taken to a children's hospital in Missouri.

In a statement released this afternoon, Cardinal Glennon Hospital's chief of paediatrics, Dr Robert Wilmott, said Joseph 'likely will have a tracheotomy performed by the end of this week to facilitate his transition to a skilled nursing facility.' . . .

. . . . Individual rights campaigners The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) said today it is extremely pleased that a hospital in Missouri has taken Baby Joseph.  The ACLJ has been involved with the case to assist in exploring options to get their son medical treatment in the United States.

The group, which has worked closely with Priests for Life, said today the SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri has agreed to provide the medical evaluation and treatment requested by his parents. 

Jay Sekulow, Chief Counsel of the ACLJ said: 'We're extremely pleased that this hospital a leader in healthcare for children has stepped forward to care for 'Baby Joseph' at such a critical time. 'We're delighted with the outcome of this complex effort, which clears the way for the family to get the care and medical attention they need and deserve.' . . . .

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