Feb '24 | Urgent Action Needed | 10 Mins to Write/Call Today

 02/23/24 Update

Mumia underwent a double bypass heart surgery on April 19, 2021. His doctor prescribed a cardiac diet and regular exercise for recovery.

To date, almost 3 years later, the prison has failed to provide Mumia with the required cardiac diet and opportunities for exercise. The outside yard is often closed, and he has been prohibited from walking in the day room. 

Mumia is extremely vulnerable. His severe skin condition has flared up, causing him great discomfort including painful itching 24/7. His heart and overall health are severely affected. The prison diet and limited exercise violate the standards of cardiac care and doctor’s orders.  

Mumia is facing a life-threatening situation, so we all need to act NOW!

What you Can Do!

Please call or write the following prison officials

Superintendent
Bernadette Mason
Ph: 570-773-2158
bmason@pa.gov
SCI Mahanoy
PA Dept of Corrections
301 Grey Line Drive
Frackville, PA 17931 

Secretary of PA Dept of Corrections
Laurel Harry
Ph: 717-728-4109
ra-crpadocsecretary@pa.gov
Message this form at py-forms-prod.powerappsportals.us/DOCContactUs/
1920 Technology Parkway
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

Acting Deputy Secretary Eastern Region
Morris Houser
Ph: 717-728-4122 ext. 4123
mhauser@pa.gov

Email - Here's a short template!

Dear {prison official name here},

I am writing because Mumia Abu-Jamal #AM 8335, who received heart surgery in 2021, along with other incarcerated elders, are being prevented by the prison from getting their necessary care.  Mumia urgently needs: 

• A CARDIAC DIET - As prescribed by his hospital cardiologist. Three times daily fresh vegetables, fruit, whole grains, legumes, and limited sugar, salt, and highly processed foods

• DAILY OUTDOOR/INDOOR EXERCISE. He must have the ability to do sufficient cardiac rehab exercise every day.

Thank you in advance for  Mumia the critical things he needs to help him with his heart health and keep him safe. 

Sincerely,

 {your name here} 

 

 

Call - Here's a script you can use!

Call Monday thru Friday between 9AM - 4PM EST

I am calling because Mumia Abu-Jamal #AM 8335 and other incarcerated elders were diagnosed with heart disease are being prevented by the prison from getting what they medically require for their health. 

Mumia Abu-Jamal #AM 8335  had double bypass heart surgery.

He needs: 

• A CARDIAC DIET three times a day that includes fresh vegetables and fruit, whole grains, legumes, and limited sugar, salt, and highly processed foods, and

• He must have outdoor/indoor access to do sufficient cardiac rehab exercise every day.

Important to remember! 

I'm keeping track of our collective impact. Therefore, please always cc the following email address when emailing these prison officials: ricardoalvarezmd@gmail.com

Thanks so much for your help and action. 

Sincerely,

Dr. Alvarez