Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., President Belzoni, Mississippi 39038-0269
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"Supporting physicians who treat
chronic pain patients"
P.O. Box 269
API Board of Directors
API National Advisory Board
AMERICAN PAIN INSTITUTE
PAIN PATIENTS ADVOCACY WEEK
Last week of April
April 22-30, 2013
PRESS RELEASE
AT RIGHT:
Tina Neal, left, Constance Durkin, center, and Debbie Babara are just three of many patients at the
Roland Wellness Clinic who suffer from chronic pain. The ladies were out at Creekmore Park in Fort
Smith, Ark. to show their support and bring awareness to Pain Patients Advocacy Week, which is
the last week in April.
(photo by Anny Sivilay)
Remembering the annivesary date of
"America's In Pain!" - MARCH ON WASHINGTON - "Silent No More!"
April 30, 2004
www.PainPaitientsCoalition.com
The week of April 23-29 is observed as Pain Patients Advocacy Week. Those honoring the week locally include (L-R)
Michael Mullins, Dr. Ronald Myers, Mary Rhodes, Kenicha Lowrimore, Josh Merrill, Mary Branham, Dr. Benard Tou-
gas, Debra Cox, and Trish Posey.
(photo by Anny Sivlay)
Roland Doctor Observes Pain Patients Advocacy Week
America's In Pain!" - Remembering The Marches In Washington"
By Anny Sivilay May 2, 2012
"FOR THE CHRONIC PAIN PATIENTS WHO WERE TOLD THEY WERE
NOTHING BUT DRUG ADDICTS OR DEALERS!"
AMERICAN PAIN INSTITUTE NEWS
Roland, Oklahoma
PAIN PATIENTS PROTEST OBAMACARE
EFFECT ON OKLAHOMA MEDICAID
July 28, 2011
Oldenberg wins first round of appeal
Richard Irby November 19, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS ARKANSAS!
You are the 15th state to pass a CHRONIC PAIN TREATMENT ACT!
Click to view a copy of the historic
ARKANSAS CHRONIC PAIN TREATMENT ACT!
are in pain and experiencing problems getting proper pain treatment,
especially becuase of the actions of the Arkansas State Medical Board
or the DEA against your local physicians, we would like to help.
Please feel free to contact us!
Enforce Arkansas Chronic Pain Treatment Act
Pain Patients Leaders Want the Arkansas
Chronic Pain Treatment Act Enforced
Concerning Arkansas State Medical Board not following
the 2003 Chronic Pain Treatment Act
Contact Lt. Governor Halter and voice your concern!
Contact members of the the Arkansas State Legislature and voice your concern!
Arkansas House of Representatives Public Health Committee
Arkansas State Senate Public Health Committee
Arkansas Pain Patient Advocacy Coalition
(APPAC)
Salem, Arkansas
870-371-0611
e-mail:
painpatient1@yahoo.com
PAIN
(Patients Are In Need)
Fort Smith, Arkansas
479-420-1733
e-mail:
dholley106@aol.com
National Juneteenth Pain Patients Commission
National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF)
Greenville. Mississippi
662-390-8998
e-mail:
spicyvirginia@yahoo.com
web site:
www.NationalJuneteenth.com
Rally for doctors and chronic-pain sufferers
Dr. Ronald Myers, Sr., president of the American Pain Institute's Mississippi chapter, leads applause Thursday
for Virginia Brooks (right) of Greenville, president of the Mississippi Coalition for Patient Rights and Chronic
Pain Management, who calls for legislative support for physicians who treat chronic-pain patients, during a news
conference at the Capitol.
(AP Photo)
The Clarion-Ledger Newspaper - Associated Press Article
Goal: To prescribe without losing licenses
By Emily Wagster Pettus May 3, 2003
Denise Oldenberg, M.D. (right) discusses the medical
board settlement with Dr. Kale (expert witness), and
attorneys Edward Chandler and Larry Kissee.
(Photo by Erma Harris)
CHARGES DISMISSED
By Erma Harris, Managing Editor June 11, 2008
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D.
Bernard M. Tougas, Jr., D.C., PA-C
205 East Ray Fine Blvd., Suite #7 P.O. Box 961
Roland, OK 74954
(918)-398-9434 (918)-398-0637 Fax
Oklahoma Pulls Pain Doctor’s License
By Jeff Arnold April 2, 2009
Suspects In Drug Sweep Appear
By Jeff Arnold February 12, 2009
Arrests Made In Prescription Drug Sweep
By Amy Sherrill February 6, 2009
American Pain Institute Founder & President:
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D.!
DOCTOR IN DISPUTE WITH FEDS
By Rod Walton October 3, 2006
DOCTOR SAYS DEA HAS HIS NUMBER
By Dug Begley October 7, 2006
Letter to Senator Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-OK) from DEA
Dr. Myers Demands DEA Restore His Name/Practice:
Letter to Thomas J. Tonkin, Diversion Investigator, Tulsa Resident Office, DEA
Letter to Senator Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-OK) from Dr. Myers
CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS
on the
PAIN CRISES IN AMERICA!
TAKE ACTION!
Contact Members of the House Judiciary Committee
Contact Members of the House Health Sub-Committee
ALSO!
Contact your Congressman or Congresswoman
Tell them that you want them to conduct
CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS
on the
PAIN CRISES IN AMERICA!
Pain Advocacy Grass Roots Leaders Call For Congressional Hearings
2005 "America's In Pain!" - MARCH ON WASHINGTON - "Silent No More!"
PRESS RELEASE II
March Brings Attention to Poor Pain Management in African-Americans

2004 Juneteenth Frederick Douglass Freedom March
PRESS RELEASE III
National Juneteenth Leaders Urge Congressional Black Caucus
to Support Call for Congressional Hearings on the DEA
2004 "America's In Pain!" - MARCH ON WASHINGTON - "Silent No More!"
American Pain Institute Founder & President:
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D.!
Click to see the provocative:
ABC News GOOD MORNING AMERICA
Robin Roberts Interview of Dr. Myers!
January 26, 2005
Click here for important information about the PROTEST RALLY and
how you can help save the medical ministry of Rev., Dr. Myers!
(Includes information on who to write, call or e-mail in support of Dr. Myers)
Poor People and Chronic Pain Patients Need Health Care Too!
Rally at the State Capitol - Jackson, Mississippi
Left to Right: Dr. Winston Price, President-NMA, Dr. Ron Myers, Dr. Albert Morris, Jr., Chairman-NMA
Click to view:
NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (NMA) web site:
www.nmanet.org
PHYSICIANS PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE SURVEY
By Frank McCune, M.D., M.B.A., Chairman
National Juneteenth Medical Commission
www.19thofjune.com
www.Juneteenth.us
TOP NMA OFFICIALS RALLY SUPPORT FOR TCHULA'S RON MYERS
By Barbara Harris March 3-9, 2005
MYERS PLANS RALLY IN JACKSON
By Bob Darden March 1, 2005
DR. MYERS SPEAKS OUT ON GMA
By Barbara Harris February 3-9, 2005
PRESIDENT BUSH ASKED TO MEET AFRICAN AMERICAN DOCTOR FORCED TO CLOSE CLINICS
BY MALPRACTICE INSURER THAT CANCELLED COVERAGE UNDER TORT REFORM
By Jamie Court January 26, 2005
DR. MYERS SPEAKS AT LEGAL BROADCAST NETWORK TELETHON
Boston, Massachusetts February 3, 2005
DR. MYERS ON GMA: DELTA POOR WITHOUT HEALTH CARE
By Barbara Harris January 13-19, 2005
TCHULA DOCTOR TO BE ON 'GOOD MORNING AMERICA' TUESDAY
By Bob Darden January 13, 2005
PHYSICIAN DISCUSSES FLIP SIDE OF TORT REFORM
By Woodrow Wilson January 4, 2005
Countdown to health care crisis...
CLINICS SERVING STATE'S MOST DEPRESSED AREA MUST CLOSE JAN. 1
By Barbara Harris December 16-22, 2004
DOCTOR'S TROUBLES HAVE TUPELO ROOTS
By Michaela Gibson Morris December 18, 2004
DOCTOR SEEKS INJUNCTION TO KEEP MALPRACTICE COVERAGE
By Jimmie E. Gates December 17, 2004
DOC SUES MISSISSIPPI LIABILITY INSURER OVER DENIED RENEWAL
By Mark Taylor December 10, 2004
BLACK PHYSICIAN VICTIM OF A MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LYNCHING
By James I. Neusom October 24, 2004
THE POLITICS OF PAIN
By DRC Net October 4, 2004
STATE TRYING TO STOP LOCAL DOCTOR'S MEDICAL MINISTRY
By Barbara Harris September 30, 2004
"Tort Reform" and Racial Prejudice: A Troublesome Connection
By Emily Gottlieb, Geoff Boehm, Joanne Doroshow March 2004
Patients ask feds to feel their pain
By Andis Robeznieks May 10, 2004
Insurance issues force physician to send pain patients to new clinic
By Andis Robeznieks May 3, 2004
"America's In Pain!" - MARCH ON WASHINGTON - "Silent No More!"
Pain Patients Head for Washington, Demand Congressional Hearings
By DRCNet April 16, 2004
Dr. Robert Kale, Pain Management Specialist
Fort Smith, Arkansas
By DRCNet April 16, 2004
CONVICTED OF A CRIME THAT NEVER OCCURRED: A TRUE STORY
By Dr. Michael Jackson April 12, 2004
Doctor loses coverage over pain prescribing
By Andis Robeznieks February 16, 2004
THE DEA'S WAR ON PAIN DOCTORS
By Frank Owen November 5-11, 2003
Click Below To Go to the
National Pain Education Council Web Site
Link to the web site for the Association of American Physicians & Surgeons
General Information For
Volunteers
Physicians Advisory
Council
Intractable Pain
Treatment Act Information
Intractable
Pain Treatment Laws
State Policies Are Changing
The
Ability of Each State
States
That Have Medical Board Guidelines
States
That Have Medical Board Regulations
States
That Have Intractable Pain Treatment Acts
Model
Guidelines For the Use of Controlled Substances
For the Treatment of Pain
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