Tag: Patient Safety
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Louisville Woman’s Ordeal with Weight Loss Drug Side Effects
Jacqueline Barber of Louisville, KY, shares her harrowing experience with Ozempic, a drug initially prescribed for Type 2 diabetes that led to severe complications, including gastroparesis and significant weight loss. A Startling Health Journey Barber began her medication regimen in 2021, hoping to manage her diabetes. Instead, she faced debilitating side effects that left her…
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Virginia Dentist Derrick Broadaway’s License Revoked Amid Patient Complaints
Henrico, VA – The Virginia Board of Dentistry has revoked Dr. Derrick Broadaway’s license for the second time, citing concerns over patient safety and care. This decision follows years of documented negligence and multiple disciplinary actions against Broadaway, despite a previous reinstatement. History of Negligence and Public Outcry Diego Sanchez, reporting for TLNA, began investigating…
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Dentist’s License Revoked Again in Virginia
In a decisive move, the Virginia Board of Dentistry revoked Dr. Derrick Broadaway’s license, citing him as a danger to the health and welfare of his patients and the public. This marks the second time the board has taken such action against Broadaway, despite a previous reinstatement in 2019. History of Negligence and Public Outcry…
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Virginia Board Revokes Dr. Derrick Broadaway’s Dental License
In a decisive move, the Virginia Board of Dentistry revoked Dr. Derrick Broadaway’s license to practice dentistry in Virginia, citing ongoing concerns about his patient care practices. This marks the second time the board has taken such action against Broadaway, despite a previous reinstatement in 2019. History of Issues Dr. Broadaway’s troubles first came to…
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SimonMed Imaging: A Key Player in Healthcare
SimonMed Imaging, a prominent medical imaging provider, has garnered attention recently as nearly all its locations have received licensing from the Arizona Department of Health Services. This development underscores the company’s commitment to regulatory compliance and delivering quality healthcare services across the state. The Significance of Licensing Licensing from the Arizona Department of Health Services…
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Nurses Sent Home Amid Staffing Concerns at Wichita Hospital
Nurses at Ascension Via Christi’s ICU in Wichita report being sent home abruptly, raising concerns about staffing and patient safety. Situation Unfolds at St. Francis Hospital On Monday night, nurses in the surgical intensive care unit (SICU) at St. Francis Hospital arrived for their shift, only to be informed they were being sent home. Lisa…
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Nurses Sent Home from Ascension Via Christi’s ICU
Nurses at Ascension Via Christi’s ICU reported being sent home abruptly as their shift was about to commence Monday night at the surgical intensive care unit (SICU) in St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, Kansas. The nurses expressed concerns about staffing levels and patient safety, alleging that they were short-staffed. Concerns Raised by Nurses Lisa Watson, a…
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Investigation Underway into Death and Hospitalization After Medical Procedure in Somerville Home
By Frank John May 13, 2024 | 6:12 PM Authorities are currently investigating the tragic death of a woman from Everett and the hospitalization of another woman following medical procedures allegedly performed at a residence in Somerville. The incident has sparked concerns and inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the medical procedures conducted at the location.…
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Barry Cadden Sentenced for 2012 Meningitis Outbreak: Faces a Decade in Prison
Barry Cadden, the co-founder of the New England Compounding Center, has been sentenced to at least a decade in a Michigan prison following a deadly meningitis outbreak in 2012. The outbreak, which claimed the lives of 11 people in Michigan and 64 across the United States, stemmed from contaminated steroid injections distributed by the pharmacy.…
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Anesthesiologist Convicted in Dallas Surgical Center Tampering Case
In a significant legal development, a Dallas anesthesiologist, Raynaldo Riviera Ortiz Jr., 60, has been found guilty of tampering with consumer products, resulting in serious bodily injury, and intentional adulteration of a drug. The conviction stems from the injection of a nerve-blocking agent and other drugs into IV fluid bags at a surgical center in…
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Nurse Receives Two-Year Sentence for Medication Tampering
In a recent court decision, a nurse from suburban Chicago, Sarah Diamond, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for tampering with patients’ medication. This case has shed light on the critical issue of patient safety and the consequences of medical malpractice. Background Sarah Diamond, 31 years old, pleaded guilty to a federal…
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LA Woman Dies During Plastic Surgery in Mexico
A tragic incident involving the death of a Los Angeles woman during a plastic surgery operation in Mexico has sparked concerns and warnings from her grieving family. Tan’Quasha Williams, a 30-year-old woman from Torrance, California, had sought out the procedure to enhance her appearance, but the outcome turned fatal, shedding light on the risks associated…
