Legionnaires Disease
Legionella Detected At VA Outpatient Facility In Washington County
Legionella has turned up at another local VA facility.
Controversy Brewing Over VA Hospital Presidential Award
When Maureen Ciarolla of Monroeville heard who the latest recipient of the Presidential Distinguished Rank Award is, she had a lot to say.
Sen. Casey: Federal Probe Into VA Legionnaires’ Outbreak Shows Failures
Sen. Bob Casey says the findings of a federal investigation into an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in the Pittsburgh VA are an important step toward preventing future occurrences.
Officials Take Quick Action After Legionella Detected At Nursing Home
When a female resident at York Commons was diagnosed last month with pneumonia caused by legionella bacteria, county officials tested a water sample from the a senior citizens’ high-rise in Lawrenceville. The results forced them into action.
Casey Introduces Legislation Requiring VA To Report Legionnaires’
New legislation is being proposed in response to a Legionnaires’ outbreak at the VA Healthcare System in Pittsburgh that killed five patients.
Recent Legionnaire’s Outbreak Matches 1982 Strain
The latest family to wonder what the VA knew and when they knew it is the family of 74-year-old Clark Compston.
U.S. Attorney To Conduct Investigation Of Legionnaires’ Outbreak
U.S. Attorney David Hickton says he intends to conduct his own investigation of the Legionnaire’s disease outbreak at local veterans hospitals.
Sen. Casey Calls For Federal Officials To Release VA Report To Public
Sen. Bob Casey is calling for federal officials to release a report on the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak at the VA Hospital in Pittsburgh.
Former VA Employee Says He Contracted Legionnaire’s
A former Pittsburgh VA employee says he’s also contracted Legionnaire’s disease.
CDC Releases Report On Pittsburgh VA Legionnaire’s Outbreak
As the investigation moves forward into the outbreak of Legionnaire’s disease at Pittsburgh Veteran’s Hospital facilities, more and more emphasis will be placed on a 56-page assessment from the Centers for Disease Control.
Legionella Not Just Found In Hospitals, Some Homes Infected
Federal officials now say five people may have died from Legionnaires’ disease at Pittsburgh VA hospitals, but it’s not just hospitals where people are at risk of the legionella bacteria.
VA Pittsburgh: Another Veteran Dies After Contracting Legionnaires’
The VA in Pittsburgh has announced the death of another veteran as a result of Legionnaires’ disease.
U.S. House Committee Holds Hearing On VA Legionnaires Outbreak
A Congressional committee is looking into the recent Legionnaires’ outbreak at several Pittsburgh-area VA hospitals.
Federal Officials Probing Pittsburgh VA Legionnaire’s Outbreak
Federal officials are now looking into the fatal Legionnaire’s Disease outbreak at the Pittsburgh VA.
Pittsburgh VA To Be Investigated After Legionnaire’s Outbreak
The Office of Inspector General will start its investigation Monday, the Department of Veteran’s Affairs said.
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