Water-Based Infections and Deaths Spark Criminal Investigation at Oregon Medical Center

Medford, Oregon is currently at the center of a complex situation involving Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center, which is facing a criminal investigation, OSHA probe, and a lawsuit due to water-based infections and deaths on its premises. Since late 2022, the hospital has experienced a surge in central line-associated bloodstream infections, primarily affecting patients in the intensive care and coronary care units located in an older section of the facility. Concerns about the water quality …

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Flesh-Eating Bacteria Infections on the Rise: Climatic Impact and Fatal Outcomes in Florida and Beyond

TAMPA, Florida – Five people in Florida have succumbed to Vibrio vulnificus this year, according to the state’s health department. In 2023, this infection has resulted in the deaths of at least a dozen people nationwide. The bacteria has also claimed lives in the Northeast, with a Long Island resident confirmed to have passed away due to its presence, as reported by New York Governor Kathy Hochul. Connecticut also experienced three infections in July, with …

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