Monday, April 1, 2013
The hospital said on Saturday that five patients may have been exposed to Hepatitis B while they were treated at the hospital.
Up to five patients at Boston Medical Center may have been exposed to the Hepatitis B virus while they received treatment at the hospital, according to the Boston Globe. “Recently, we became aware that a small number of patients were potentially exposed to (the) Hepatitis B virus and five patients are potentially at risk from the exposure,” BMC spokeswoman Jennifer Watson told the Globe. “We have communicated with these patients and are monitoring them closely. Additional measures have been put in place to avoid the possibility of a similar exposure in the future.” Hepatitis B is a potentially life-threatening virus that attacks the liver. The virus is spread through bodily fluids. The hospital did not disclose how the patients may have …
Friday, December 7, 2012
A South Boston man was arrested for trespassing, yelling and swearing at Boston Medical Center on Wednesday.
A Boston man was arrested for trespassing, then causing a scene at Boston Medical Center on Wednesday. Boston Police responded Boston Medical Center for a report of a person refusing to leave the premises after being asked to leave multiple times on December 5 at about 7:30 p.m. When police arrived, they said they told the man that he would have to leave the property or he would be charged with trespassing. The man reportedly started yelling at that time, refusing to leave. Officers reported that he began cursing and began swinging his arms in a threatening manner. Police reported that approximately ten hospital patients looked on in alarm as officers told the man that he would be charged with trespassing and disorderly conduct if he …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Five things you need to know today, May 9.
1) Another potential South End al fresco dining option? El Centro has petitioned to expand its liquor license to allow alcohol service in a 14-seat patio area. The hearing starts at 10 a.m. in City Hall’s room 809. 2) In case you missed it: Congratulations to Boston Medical Center, which raised $2.25 million at this year’s fundraising gala. Check out photos from the big May 5 event here. 3) The City Council meets today. You can check out the agenda for the noon meeting here. 4) Tell the South End what you think: Have an opinion on things happening in the neighborhood? Start a Patch blog and share your thoughts with your neighbors! It’s free, there’s no registration process and posting on the site is as easy as writing an email. 5) Weather…
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Five things you need to know today, May 1.
1) See the photo to the right? Mayor Menino was in the neighborhood yesterday to help cut the ribbon on the South End Community Health Center’s school-based clinic at Blackstone Elementary. Hizzoner cut the ribbon for the clinic’s grand opening. The clinic is named for health center founder Dr. Gerald Hass. 2) More politics and medical center news: Senator Scott Brown and his wife Gail Huff took a tour of Boston Medical Center. Check out the photos posted by the hospital on their Patch blog. 3) Trivia: Are you a know-it-all looking for an outlet to vent? Head to a local watering hole for a little pub trivia. Club Cafe and J.J. Foley’s are a just two of the spots that offer a game 8 p.m. tonight. 4) Keep voting for your favorite band: It’s …
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Thursday, February 23, 2012
Also, incidents and arrests from Feb. 17-21.
Despite being shackled to a hospital bed, a prisoner who was being treated at Boston Medical Center Sunday night assaulted the two Boston Police officers guarding him, sending one of them to Brigham and Women’s Hospital with a head injury, according to police. The prisoner, who has hepatitis C, also tried to steal one of the officer’s guns and spat at the officers, police said. He had been arrested on an armed robbery warrant Friday and was taken to the hospital at about 2:30 p.m. Sunday after suffering a seizure. The incident occurred at about 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Morris Robertson, of 444 Harrison Ave., Boston, was charged with attempted larceny of a firearm, two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (spit) and two counts of …
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Sue Ann Fox
11:09 am on Monday, April 1, 2013
If this can happen in the hospital consider what would happen if a level 4 Bio Lab is approved and there is an accident due to human error. more ›