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Duty, not fame: Pakistani nurse recalls rescuing newborns from deadly hospital blaze
world1 month ago

Duty, not fame: Pakistani nurse recalls rescuing newborns from deadly hospital blaze

A Christian nurse named Noreen entered a burning government hospital nursery in Pakistan to save newborns during a fire that killed 14 babies. She says she acted as a mother and as part of her duty, not for heroics, and she remains traumatized and sleep-deprived. In the aftermath, eight officials have been suspended after a government inquiry found serious fire-safety and emergency-response failures, while Noreen’s brave actions have drawn nationwide praise.

Minnesota nurse and two adult sons found dead in Inver Grove Heights in suspected murder-suicide
us-news1 month ago

Minnesota nurse and two adult sons found dead in Inver Grove Heights in suspected murder-suicide

A Minnesota nurse, Jamie Lee Charles, and her two adult sons were found dead during a welfare check at their Inver Grove Heights home. Police say the incident appears to be a double murder-suicide, with the eldest son, Jaymison Shaw, identified as the suspect; investigators have not released details on the cause or motive.

Sunset Park hit-and-run kills Brooklyn nurse; driver remains at large
local1 month ago

Sunset Park hit-and-run kills Brooklyn nurse; driver remains at large

A Brooklyn nurse, Jiayi Zheng, 28, who had just finished an overnight shift, was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver while crossing Third Avenue at 55th Street in Sunset Park; the driver fled and remains at large as authorities investigate, with safety advocates calling for swift improvements along the corridor after a string of pedestrian and cyclist deaths since 2014.

Wizards Alum Jennifer Stone Auditioned for The Pitt While On ER Shift
entertainment2 months ago

Wizards Alum Jennifer Stone Auditioned for The Pitt While On ER Shift

Jennifer Stone, the former Wizards of Waverly Place star and current ER nurse, said on the CHEERS! with Avery podcast that she auditioned for The Pitt when it debuted, even rehearsing lines between patient shifts. She recalled the pilot’s COVID flashbacks and hospital scenes so vividly that she nearly had a panic attack reading them, and noted The Pitt felt very close to her real-world nursing experience.

Maine nurse freed from ICE detention after community outcry
immigration2 months ago

Maine nurse freed from ICE detention after community outcry

Debora Kapisha, a medical-surgical nurse at Maine Medical Center who works with dialysis patients and is originally from Zambia, was detained by ICE at Boston’s Logan Airport while her asylum case remains pending. After a week of rallies and support from nurses, hospital colleagues, and advocates, she was released and reunited with her family. The union and employer say she has been living and working legally in the U.S. during her asylum proceedings, highlighting how immigration enforcement can impact healthcare workers and hospital staffing amid a broader enforcement surge.

Nurse Adopts Unknown Infant Rushed to Gaza Hospital
human-interest1 year ago

Nurse Adopts Unknown Infant Rushed to Gaza Hospital

In the midst of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, a nurse named Amal Abu Khatleh has taken in an orphaned infant found after an Israeli strike, naming her Malak, which means "angel" in Arabic. The baby, discovered in a tree and initially labeled as "unknown," was the sole survivor of a massacre in the Sabra neighborhood. With no surviving records or family found, Abu Khatleh has become Malak's foster mother, caring for her amidst the chaos and uncertainty of war. Malak recently celebrated her first birthday with Abu Khatleh, who has grown deeply attached to the child.

Fredonia Native and Nurse Tragically Killed in Budapest
world-news1 year ago

Fredonia Native and Nurse Tragically Killed in Budapest

A Portland nurse, Mackenzie Michalski, was killed while vacationing in Hungary. She was last seen at a Budapest nightclub before disappearing. Police have arrested a 37-year-old Irish man who led them to her body. Michalski was a beloved neurosurgery nurse practitioner at Providence St. Vincent, remembered for her compassion and dedication. The U.S. State Department is working with local authorities on the case.