Oppose Cincinnati Christ Hospital transplant vaccine requirement

Our position: Oppose
Status: Active Campaign

CALL 2 ACTION for KEN LONG and Conscientious Right 2 Refuse legislation!

Ken Long DENIED HEART TRANSPLANT at CINCINNATI CHRIST HOSPITAL

Ken’s story revolves around his battle for a heart transplant at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, where he was denied the procedure due to his refusal to be vaccinated for conscientious reasons.

Despite meeting all medical requirements for a transplant, including undergoing multiple tests and treatments, Ken was informed that he would not be eligible for a heart transplant unless he received the required vaccines. This decision was devastating, especially considering his critical health condition. Instead of being approved for a transplant, Ken was offered a heart assist device, the LVAD, which comes with its own health complications.

His story highlights the profound impact of vaccine status discrimination in the medical field and the ongoing fight for medical freedom and patient rights.

This is a fight for religious freedom, medical rights, and the life of this man. Let’s make sure Ken gets the care he deserves! Please act NOW!

What Can You Do?

1) Add your name to our one-click petition below. Every signature is delivered to hospital administration and filed with OAMF’s testimony to Ohio lawmakers in support of the Conscientious Right to Refuse Act (CR2R).

2) To amplify your support, please consider also taking the next few minutes to:

a) Contact Deborah Hayes, President & CEO at The Christ Hospital, at deborah.hayes@thechristhospital.com or 513-585-2000, to insist on policy changes so that Ken can receive care.

b) Contact Ohio lawmakers (contact info at the bottom of this page) to support the Conscientious Right to Refuse Act (CR2R) by working with Representative Jennifer Gross.

3) If you’re able, please help financially:

a) Donate to Ken’s family’s GiveSendGo.

b) Donate to Ohio Advocates for Medical Freedom (OAMF) so we can continue fighting for the rights of Ohioans and families like Ken’s.

One-click petition · Ken Long — Christ Hospital

Sign on and be counted

Add your name. OAMF files every signature with its testimony on Ken Long — Christ Hospital — the more Ohioans on the record, the harder this is for the legislature to ignore.

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Message to hospital administration

Dear [hospital administrator], I am reaching out to you regarding your hospital’s vaccination policy as it relates to transplant patients. It is my belief that transplant patients should have the option to decline vaccinations of their choice for religious and conscientious reasons. It is my understanding that individuals should not be denied essential healthcare based on their sincerely held religious or conscientious beliefs. I urge you to reconsider policies that unjustly limit access to care for patients who choose not to be vaccinated due to their deeply held beliefs. Everyone deserves access to the healthcare they need without facing discrimination for their religious beliefs or personal convictions.

Message to Ohio lawmakers

Dear [Ohio lawmaker], I am writing to urge your support for Representative Jennifer Gross’ Conscientious Right to Refuse Act, which would protect Ohioans from discrimination based on their vaccine status. This critical legislation ensures that individuals can make informed, personal choices about their health without facing consequences that could limit their access to essential healthcare, employment, or other vital services. By supporting this bill, you would stand up for the rights of Ohioans to make decisions based on their deeply held religious or conscientious beliefs, promoting both health freedom and fairness for all citizens. I strongly encourage you to take action and support this important measure.

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