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Man Found Bloody, Beaten In Poughkeepsie, Cops Asking For Witnesses Man Found Bloody, Beaten In Poughkeepsie, Cops Asking For Witnesses
Man Found Bloody, Beaten In Poughkeepsie, Cops Asking For Witnesses Police in the Hudson Valley are asking for any witnesses to an assault that left a man badly beaten and bloody, to come forward. The man was found in Dutchess County around 7 a.m., Wednesday, June 28 at Hulme Park, 72 Market St., in the city of Poughkeepsie. Responding officers found the unidentified man on the ground, bleeding and not alert, said Det. Sgt. Sean Fitzgerald, with the city of Poughkeepsie Police. The man was suffering from serious facial injuries that appeared to be assault related. He was transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment, where he remained on…
Two Firefighters Hurt In Blaze That Displaced 7 In Worcester Two Firefighters Hurt In Blaze That Displaced 7 In Worcester
Two Firefighters Hurt In Blaze That Displaced 7 In Worcester A late-night fire in Worcester left seven people without a place to sleep and sent two firefighters to seek medical treatment.  The two-alarm blaze began just after 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at 4 Normal Street. When crews arrived, the fire had consumed the front of the two-story building, Worcester firefighters said.  Crews got the blaze under control in 30 minutes. Two firefighters received minor injuries in the conflagration, a department spokesperson said.  The cause of the fire is under investigation. 
Boston Shells Out Support For Mom Who Found Cancer Symptoms On Work Trip Boston Shells Out Support For Mom Who Found Cancer Symptoms On Work Trip
Boston Shells Out Support For Mom Who Found Cancer Symptoms On Work Trip A woman who received a cancer diagnosis after months of wondering what was wrong with her body is receiving an outpouring of support from her community as she undergoes medical treatment.  Trish Nunez had been in pain for months, and tried everything to heal herself, from acupuncture to physical therapy to juice cleansing, but nothing helped, according to a GoFundMe created for Nunez. Nunez eventually would experience unbearable pain while taking a walk on a work trip to San Francisco, after which she learned that she had two different forms of stage four non-Hodgkin lymphoma, both follicu…
Landscaper Loses Part Of Finger In Accident In Milton Landscaper Loses Part Of Finger In Accident In Milton
Landscaper Loses Part Of Finger In Accident In Milton A Hudson Valley landscaping employee lost a good part of a finger after getting it caught in a leaf blower machine. The incident took place in Ulster County around 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 1611 Route 9W in Milton. The Marlborough Police Department respond to a medical call for a reported person with a finger amputation, said Chief Gerald Cocozza, of the Marlborough Police. Upon arrival, officers located the victim who was an employee of Empire Landscaping who was working on a leaf blower machine and accidentally cut the tip of his finger off, Cocozza said. The man was treated an…
Support Surges For VA Beach Homeless Shelter Volunteer After Massive Heart Attack Support Surges For VA Beach Homeless Shelter Volunteer After Massive Heart Attack
Support Surges For VA Beach Homeless Shelter Volunteer After Massive Heart Attack Helping people is second nature to John Blasko of Virginia Beach.Now, the 56-year-old needs help from the community he serves, a friend wrote on a GoFundMe page she started. On August 6, Blasko suffered a massive heart attack and was resuscitated after his heart stopped beating, his friend wrote on the page. Medical staff at the hospital unclogged Blasko's two arteries that were completely blocked and he was placed on a ventilator while doctors assess any brain damage, his friend said.  "John is a kind, generous, compassionate man who works at a homeless shelter helping others and mak…
Mom Identifies Philadelphia Daughter Being Burned Alive In Horrifying Online Video Mom Identifies Philadelphia Daughter Being Burned Alive In Horrifying Online Video
Mom Identifies Philadelphia Daughter Being Burned Alive In Horrifying Online Video Alyssa Morales was in too much pain to identify herself when she arrived at a hospital last month. The Pennsbury High School graduate — who goes by "Bre" and had been homeless while struggling with addiction for several years— was in a Philadelphia park when her assailants set her face on fire around 11:30 p.m. Thursday, June 16.  Morales' mom saw footage of the incident online two days later and was able to identify her. Morales, 36, remains on a ventilator in the hospital, unaware of what happened. And soon, her mom says, a new reality will begin. "She is still holding on. Sti…
Avoiding An Asthma Attack Avoiding An Asthma Attack
Avoiding An Asthma Attack It isn’t always clear why some people have asthma and others don’t. However, what we do know is that it’s probably due to a combination of environment and genetics. Asthma can’t be cured, but its symptoms can be controlled. Let’s talk about what asthma is, what triggers it, and how to prevent having an asthma attack. What is Asthma? Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus. This makes breathing difficult, and triggers coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. For some people, asthma is an annoyance, while for others, it can be a major issue tha…
Woman Shot Near Playground In Central PA: Police Woman Shot Near Playground In Central PA: Police
Woman Shot Near Playground In Central PA: Police A woman was shot near a playground in central Pennsylvania on Thursday afternoon, according to police. Harrisburg police were called to a report of shots fired in the area of 26 row Hall Manor on Feb. 17 around 2 p.m., according to a release by the police. Upon arrival officers found a woman suffering from a single gunshot wound, police say. The woman was “immediately transported to a local hospital for medical treatment, and is expected to recover from non-life-threatening injuries,” as stated in the release. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Harrisburg…
'Devastating:' Support Surges For Morris County Dad, Daughter Stricken With Burns In House Fire 'Devastating:' Support Surges For Morris County Dad, Daughter Stricken With Burns In House Fire
'Devastating:' Support Surges For Morris County Dad, Daughter Stricken With Burns In House Fire Support is surging for a Morris County father and his daughter who was hospitalized with burns after a devastating house fire. The Florham Park home of Bill Guerriero and his daughter, Allison, was ravaged by a fire on Feb. 21. While Bill was uninjured in the blaze, Allison is recovering from severe burns in a local hospital’s burn unit and will be there for “quite awhile,” according to a GoFundMe launched in the family’s support. Though Bill was able to salvage some of his late wife’s belongings, many of the family’s other possessions were lost to the fire, including most of Allison’…
Updated: On-Duty Police Officer's Leg Broken In Route 66 Crash Updated: On-Duty Police Officer's Leg Broken In Route 66 Crash
Updated: On-Duty Police Officer's Leg Broken In Route 66 Crash A police officer had to cut himself free of his seatbelt and pull himself - with a freshly broken leg - out of his cruiser following a head-on crash with a vehicle that allegedly crossed into his lane. The crash happened on Saturday, Jan. 30, when Officer Matthew Knowlton with the Northampton Police Department was patrolling Route 66 by Rocky Hill Road in Northampton. At around 11:30 p.m., Knowlton observed a vehicle, allegedly traveling at a high rate of speed, toward his cruiser, according to WHDH Boston. The vehicle allegedly crossed the double yellow lines, entered Knowlton’s lane a…
What You Should Know About Colorectal Cancer What You Should Know About Colorectal Cancer
What You Should Know About Colorectal Cancer Colorectal or colon and rectal cancer, is a cancer that occurs in the colon or rectum. It affects men and women of all ethnic groups, and is most often found in people age 50 years or older. It is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer, and the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined in the United States, but it doesn’t have to be. Colorectal cancer screening saves lives. Screening can help detect precancerous polyps—abnormal growths in the colon or rectum—that can be removed before they turn into cancer. Screening also helps find colorectal cancer at an early stage, …
Newark Man Burned When Can Of Cooking Spray Explodes Newark Man Burned When Can Of Cooking Spray Explodes
Newark Man Burned When Can Of Cooking Spray Explodes A man suffered burns to 20 percent of his body in a cooking accident Sunday in Newark, authorities said.  Newark firefighters extinguished a small fire that broke out at around 1:45 p.m. at 48 1/2 3rd Street.  Firefighters determined that a can of nonstick cooking spray kept near the stove exploded, causing burns to the victim's face, chest and stomach. He was taken to University Hospital for treatment.  The cause of the fire was deemed accidental, authorities said. 
Concussion, Or No Concussion? Concussion, Or No Concussion?
Concussion, Or No Concussion? Whether you slipped shoveling snow or took a tumble in the ice rink, a blow to the head can really hurt! But how do you know when to just brush off the snow and keep going, or head to your local HRHCare Urgent Care to get treatment for a concussion? What is a concussion? A concussion is a traumatic injury that happens when your brain is jarred or shaken inside your skull. Contrary to popular opinion, you can have a concussion without losing consciousness. In fact, there may be no outward signs that you have one at all. Symptoms may appear right after an injury, or may not become apparent fo…