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health1 year ago•2 min saved

"Brooklyn Hospital Fires Doctor Following Maternal and Infant Deaths"

A doctor at Woodhull Medical Center in Brooklyn was fired after being involved in the deaths of an infant and a mother during childbirth. State investigators found that medical staff ignored worrying signs during the infant's birth, and the same doctor was later involved in the mother's death. The hospital, known for racial disparities in maternal mortality, was declared to be in "immediate jeopardy" by state health officials. The city's public hospital system has promised changes and enhancements to its obstetrics and anesthesiology departments following the incidents.

via The New York Times|

#brooklyn #doctor-firing #health

health2 years ago•2 min saved

Woodhull Hospital in Brooklyn forced to evacuate patients and close after storm-related damage

Woodhull Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, is evacuating over 100 patients to other facilities after losing power due to torrential rains. The hospital had to switch to a backup generator, but repairs are needed, which could take several days. Critical patients and those in the intensive care unit and birthing center were transferred first, with the remaining patients being relocated as beds are found at other facilities. Some patients have been transferred as far as the Bronx and Queens. The hospital's electrical infrastructure was damaged, but there is no timeline for when patients can return.

via Gothamist|

#health #new-york-city #patient-evacuation

natural-disasters2 years ago•5 min saved

Woodhull Hospital in Brooklyn Temporarily Closes and Evacuates Patients Due to Storm Damage and Flooding

Woodhull Hospital in Brooklyn was temporarily closed and patients and staff were evacuated due to power outages and electrical damage caused by heavy flooding. The hospital switched to backup power but was informed by Con Edison that repairs to the voltage feeder line would require a temporary shutdown. Approximately 120 patients were transferred to other hospitals, and nearby hospitals were notified of the closure. The repairs are expected to take several days before the hospital can resume operations. The flooding in Brooklyn caused widespread damage, with streets and subways flooded and vehicles stranded.

via WABC-TV|

#brooklyn #evacuation #flooding