Atkinson hospitalized after fainting spell - July 24, 2003
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41 °F Forecast | Road Cams Saturday, January 24, 2004 Today's News | Classifieds | Autos | Homes | Jobs | Tempo | Health | Community | Home Delivery SECTIONS Home Page Local News Sports Business Obituaries Life Opinion - Politics AP News Weather Classified Archives Site Map EXTRA Newspaper in Education Personals Movie Times TV Times E The People CLASSIFIEDS Find a Car Find a Home Find a Job Find a Rental Place an ad eSouthernOregon Automotive Communities Entertainment Publications Recreation Calendar CUSTOMER SERVICE Frequent Questions Advertising Information Home Delivery Employment Contact Us Media Kit Network Affiliate Email Story to a Friend July 24, 2003 Former GOP chair Atkinson hospitalized after fainting Former state Republican Party chairman Perry Atkinson fainted Wednesday on his way to a family gathering and was taken to a Medford hospital for tests. He was scheduled to remain at Rogue Valley Medical Center overnight but was in good condition, son Andy Atkinson said. Andy Atkinson said the family was going to lunch at a Jacksonville restaurant when Perry Atkinson asked his son to call 911 because he felt like he was going to pass out. He lost consciousness briefly and was taken by ambulance to the hospital. He was slated for a battery tests to determine the cause of the episode. Andy Atkinson said his father, 55, has been in generally good health. "He’s not in politics anymore, so it must not have been his heart," the son quipped. Perry Atkinson stepped down as chairman of the Oregon Republican Party in January to prevent a rift in the party. He is general manager of KDOV Christian Radio in Medford. Mail Tribune Home Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life Opinion - Politics | AP News | Archives | Site Map E Southern Oregon | Classified Copyright © 1997-2004 Mail Tribune. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions Website Feedback 3 WEEKS FREE! ADVERTISERS A D V E R T I S E R S RESOURCES Oregon Road Conditions & Cams SPECIAL SECTIONS Auto Finder Job Finder Home Finder Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Tempo Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Since We Asked Food for Thought Wellness Connection Outdoor Journal Moving to Southern Oregon? Volunteer Opportunities Prime Times