Child found in swimming pool dies from injuries
A four year-old Davidson County girl died Sunday afternoon at Monroe Carell Hr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt after she was found at the bottom of an in-ground swimming pool Saturday night, News Channel 5 reports. A neighbor and former firefighter was able to clear the young girl’s lungs but could not get a pulse before emergency [...]
Patient sues hospital after falling off operating table
An elderly Connecticut woman has filed a lawsuit against Yale-New Haven Hospital after she says she was seriously injured when she fell off of an operating table following a pacemaker implant, the Huffington Post reports. The 81 year-old suffered a fractured hip and collar bone, a serious head injury that caused her her brain to [...]
Underinflated tires increase risk of car crash
According to a new study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drivers with tires underinflated by more than 25 percent are three times more likely to get into a car crash. Underinflated tires run a higher risk of overheating, leading to tire failure or blow outs. The study found that five percent of cars [...]
Lakewood-Old Hickory bicyclist killed
A 31 year-old Lakewood-Old Hickory bicyclist was killed Wednesday night while riding on Old Hickory Boulevard near 28th Street. The man was killed after an SUV hit him from behind, according to the The Tennessean. The Middle Tennessee University graduate was riding back from a dinner with his brother. Family says he was an avid [...]
Hyundai and NHTSA investigate airbag injury
A man driving a new 2012 Hyundai Elantra was injured after his side-curtain airbags deployed, bringing with them a metal bracket that sliced his ear in half. The driver has filed a complaint with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which will launch an investigation. Both Hyundai and the NHTSA will inspect the vehicle to [...]
This week is National Nursing Home Week
From May 13 to May 19, the American Health Care Association is urging everyone to celebrate National Nursing Home Week. The objective is not just to contact or visit loved ones in nursing homes, but also to celebrate the staff that cares for them. This year’s theme is “Celebrating the Journey,” and nursing homes throughout [...]
May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
May is the National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and state officials are doing their best to promote motorcycle safety as the number of accidents and deaths have increased on Tennessee roads. By state law, motorcyclists and their passengers are required wear helmets. However, 38 motorcyclist have died so far this year, up by 31 percent [...]
Tri-Cities doctor found guilty of DUI
Earlier this week a Tri-Cities doctor was found guilty by a Washington County jury of driving under the influence. The doctor pleaded not guilty despite failing two of the three field sobriety tests administered at the time of his arrest in November 2010. The arresting trooper with the Tennessee Highway Patrol testified that the doctor [...]
Pet food recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination
Two different types of dog food made by Diamond Pet Foods have been voluntarily recalled after learning the products may have been exposed to Salmonella. There have been no reports of dogs falling ill. Diamond Naturals Lamb Meal & Rice Formula dry dog food and Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food are the subject of [...]
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