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Nursing
Capital District
News
Naughty Nurse Practitioner In Latham Helped Friend Get Controlled Drugs, Feds Say
A nurse practitioner from the region is facing federal charges for allegedly helping a friend acquire controlled drugs. Albany County resident Christopher Viagrande, age 41, of Latham, is accused of distributing controlled substances outside the course of professional practice and with no legitimate medical purpose, according to a complaint filed in Albany federal court on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Prosecutors said Viagrande, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, prescribed amphetamine to someone who was never his patient on 40 occasions between May 2021 and December 2023. Amphetamines are stimulants t…
Howard
Obituaries
Devoted Maryland Nursing Educator Jane Solberg Dies, 33
Tributes are pouring in for Jane Jordan Solberg, a devoted nursing educator from Howard County who died Sunday, Dec. 31 at the age of 33. Born in Georgia, Jane graduated from the McDonogh School with honors in 2008, discovering her passion for theater, singing, and dancing along the way, her obituary says. She went on to pursue a career in nursing and eventually earned an advanced degree during the COVID pandemic. Upon graduating, Jane taught nursing at several different institutions and was incredibly dedicated to her work. “She loved her students, and they loved her,” reads her obituar…
Prince George's
Lifestyle
'Ironic Twist Of Fate' For Temple Hills Nurse Fighting Cancer Amid Husband's Job Loss
Ketsia Kendall has spent her life caring for her community, and now it's time to return the favor. The 33-year-old as the nurse from Prince George's County embarks on a difficult journey to recover from multiple medical maladies. Last September, Ketsia, who has ties to Laurel and Temple Hills, was diagnosed with leukemia, according to a GoFundMe launched for her and her husband, Gregory Kendall. "For the past three years, she has worked tirelessly as a cardiac nurse and patient advocate, earning several Daisy Awards for superior nursing excellence," the campaign launched by her sister, Eli…
Burlington
Obituaries
Jillian Schlueter Of Marlton Shared Heartbreaking Facebook Post Months Before Dying Of Cancer
Jillian Schlueter, a nurse from Marlton, has died just four months after discovering the cancer she had been diagnosed with in 2021 had never left her body — 10 days shy of her 29th birthday. Jillian was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in May 2021, just two days before she was set to graduate from nursing school, her obituary says. The cancer had spread to her lymph nodes, but in August 2022, she was cancer-free. Or so she thought. In May 2023, Jillian began coughing up blood and was found to have bilateral pneumonia, she said in a Facebook post, explaining the meaning behind the…
Hudson
Police & Fire
Too Drunk MetLife Fan Punches Nurse After Being Taken To Hospital During Giants Game: Police
A 54-year-old Kinnelon resident was arrested for punching a nurse after he was taken to a hospital during the Giants game on Sunday, Nov. 26, police said. Todd Lent, clearly not thrilled at having to watch the 2-8 New England Patriots face the 3-8 New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, had to be taken to Hudson Regional Hospital because he was so intoxicated, Secaucus police said. Lent didn't even make it to halftime before he had to leave the game. While a nurse was attempting to treat him in the emergency room, Lent punched her on the left side of her face with a clo…
Capital District
Obituaries
Pediatric Nurse From Bethlehem Dies At Age 34 Of Cancer: 'Brought Warmth To Everyone'
Colleagues and loved ones are mourning the loss of a beloved pediatric nurse and former EMT from the region following her death. Albany County resident Kristina Ferraro, of Bethlehem, died Thursday, Nov. 2, at the age of 34 following a battle with colon cancer, according to her obituary. Ferraro was born in Queens and began her nursing career at Albany Medical Center in the pediatric intensive care unit, where she “touched the lives of many children and families,” her memorial said. “She had a smile and sense of humor that could shine light in the darkest of places and an infectious laug…
Lancaster
News
Ex-Lancaster Nurse Slapped With More Charges For Killing Or Attempting To Kill 22 Patients: AG
A notorious nurse has been given more charges for allegedly "administering lethal doses of unnecessary medication that resulted in the death of patients," Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced on Thursday, Nov. 2. Heather Irene Pressdee, 41, of Natrona Heights, was a registered nurse at Quality Life Services, "a skilled nursing facility in Chicora" when she allegedly gave three men too much insulin, causing hypoglycemia, the AG explained. A 55-year-old man died on Dec. 4, 2022, and an 83-year-old man died on Dec. 25, 2022, both passing from the illness. Still, t…
Windham
Obituaries
Beloved Nurse Remembered After Being Found Dead In Willimantic Home: 'Always Went Extra Step'
A beloved mother, grandmother, and wife who dedicated her life to doing everything she could for her patients as a visiting nurse is being remembered following her murder in a Connecticut residence. Joyce Grayson, age 63, died on Saturday, Oct. 28 after going missing while she was performing her duties as a visiting nurse at a residence in the Windham County municipality of Willimantic. Grayson was reported missing by her family around 2 p.m. on Saturday, prompting Willimantic Police to search the area of Chapman Street. After finding her vehicle, officers tracked her to a nearby resi…
Saratoga
News
Hospital Stabbings: ID Released For Patient Accused Of Attacking Saratoga Springs Nurses
A patient accused of stabbing two nurses at a hospital in the region has been arrested a week after the attacks. Scott Williams, age 60, of Hudson Falls in Washington County, was taken into custody Sunday, Oct. 8, on an open arrest warrant, according to Saratoga Springs Police. Investigators said Williams is behind the attack that happened early Sunday, Oct. 1, at the Saratoga Hospital located in Saratoga Springs. Earlier Report: Patient Stabs 2 Nurses At Saratoga Hospital, Police Say He allegedly stabbed two nurses, leaving them with visible injuries, police said. Both victims wer…
Warren Hunterdon
Lifestyle
Support Surges For Beloved Warren County Dad Left With ‘Catastrophic’ Injuries After Bad Fall
Support is on the rise for a Warren County father left with what loved ones are calling “catastrophic” injuries following a serious fall several months ago. Doug Ferry is in need of home nurses and home care after suffering a bad fall in April, including a neck fracture, spinal cord bruise, and other spinal cord injuries, according to a GoFundMe launched out of Blairstown by Karen Ferrone, who says he was just sent home. “We just can't do it all ourselves, we need to bring people in for round the clock care,” Ferrone writes. Ferry has already had three major surgeries for his injuries and …
Middlesex MA
Obituaries
Waltham Woman, 26, Dies Unexpectedly, Community Pours Out Support
The family of a Middlesex County woman who died at just 26 years old is getting a surge of support from their community. Jessica Lynne Dowdy, of Waltham, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Aug. 19 at age 26, according to her obituary. Dowdy was born in Boston and graduated from Framingham High School before attending MassBay Community College for Nursing and Quinsigamond Community College for Science and Nursing. She worked as a phlebotomist at the Red Cross before becoming a full-time pharmacy technician. "Jessica loved to help others, was extremely selfless, and continuousl…
Montgomery MD
Obituaries
Mother Of Three, New Nurse Remembered As 'Force To Be Reckoned With' Following Fatal MD Crash
A family is in mourning after a beloved mother of three and newly minted nurse was killed by a negligent drunk driver who took her life in a wrong-way crash that left nine others - including her children - hospitalized. Shortly before 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1, Maryland State Police in Rockville received several reports of a white Mercedes SUV that was driving in the opposite lanes of I-270 near Rockledge Drive. Police said that Jayleen Hannor, 23, of Macon, Georgia, made his way southbound in the northbound lanes of I-270 until he hit the outer loop of I-495. The Mercedes eventually…
Ocean
Obituaries
Rutgers Nursing Student Killed In Parkway Crash Mourned As Dedicated Athlete With Bright Future
Family and friends are mourning the loss of a 19-year-old Rutgers University nursing student killed in a weekend crash. Jessica "Jessy" Molina-Colmenares, of Egg Harbor Township, is being remembered as a gentle, intelligent, and caring young woman, having just finished her first year as a nursing student at Rutgers University her obituary says. Jessica, who had dreams of becoming a traveling nurse, was riding in a Honda Civic that veered off the Garden State Parkway and overturned at about 6:30 p.m. in Stafford Township on Saturday, July 15, Daily Voice reported. Her brother-in-law, Tyle…
Burlington
Obituaries
Burlington County Nurse, Dad Of 4 Gary Koncewicz Dies Suddenly, Prompting Outpour Of Support
Support is on the rise for the family of Gary Koncewicz, a longtime Burlington County nurse and devoted dad of four who died unexpectedly from a heart attack on Friday, June 30 at the age of 53. Described as the “definition of a good person,” Gary worked tirelessly as a nurse throughout Cooper and Virtua hospitals for more than 25 years, his obituary says. He was known for his love of sports, especially the Phillies, and his absolute mastery of the art of “dad jokes.” “53 years is too short but Gary managed to fill it with so many laughs, caring smiles and about one million dad jokes,” re…
Essex MA
News
Merrimack College Student Suffers Traumatic Brain Injury, Community Comes To Family's Aid
A college student with dreams of becoming a nurse is now on the receiving end of healthcare work after a tragic accident. Kailey Welch, a student at Merrimack College in North Andover, suffered a traumatic brain injury in a terrible accident that happened in New Hampshire, but her communities are pouring out support for Welch and her family. Kailey is on a "long road to recovery," the GoFundMe said.GoFundMe / "Care For Kailey" Welch was taken by hospital to a local New Hampshire hospital after the accident. She was then taken via med flight to Massachusetts General Hospital, where she…
Middlesex MA
Police & Fire
Ex-Nurse Avoids Jailtime For Stealing Boston Patients' Opioids: Feds
A former nurse who admitted to stealing opioids from her patients and a locked medicine cabinet at two Boston-area hospitals will not serve any jail time, federal authorities announced. Lisa Tarr, 33, of St. Petersburg, Fla., was sentenced to five years of probation, with the first year being spent in home detention, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. Tarr pleaded guilty last year to four counts of unlawfully obtaining controlled substances by fraud, deception, and subterfuge. Tarr was a student nurse at a Boston-area hospital in August 2018, where she told investigators she…
Mount Vernon
Schools
Mount Vernon HS Student Wins $10K Scholarship: 'Feels Surreal'
A high school junior from Westchester was awarded a whopping $10,000 scholarship to go toward her future college education. Tamera Tate, an 11th-grade student at Mount Vernon STEAM Academy, was awarded the scholarship by the College Board in a ceremony held on Thursday, March 2, the school announced. One of only 12 students in the entirety of New York state to be chosen for the $10,000 scholarship, Tate was selected after participating in BigFuture, an online guide created by the College Board that helps students plan for what comes after high school. Just by partici…
The Berkshires
Police & Fire
Stealing From Critical Ill Patient: Pittsfield Nurse Who Took Fentanyl Going To Jail, Feds Say
A 37-year-old Pittsfield nurse who admitted she stole fentanyl from a critically ill patient's IV using a syringe will spend the next three months in federal prison, authorities said. Jessica Lotto pleaded guilty in May to one count of acquiring a controlled substance by fraud, deceit, or subterfuge, the US Attorney's Office said. A judge sentenced her to three months behind bars on Friday, Feb. 17. Investigators said Lotto was caring for a critically ill patient at Berkshire Medical Center in 2019 when she siphoned off some of the powerful painkiller. The patient was sedat…
Baltimore
News
Super Bowl American Sign Language Translator Going Viral Is Bowie State Cheerleader
A Bowie State University student is an overnight super star. Justina Miles, a Maryland native now living in Philadelphia, was the American Sign Language interpreter during Super Bowl LVII. Videos of Miles signing Sheryl Lee Ralph's pregame rendition of "Lift Every Voice And Sing" and Rihanna's entire halftime performance quickly went viral. This made her the first female, black, deaf halftime performer at the mega event. no cuz why the asl interpreter kinda ate her up??? 😭 #AppleMusicHalftime pic.twitter.com/WQ3GBCvLkB — mike (@_holyfool) February 13, 2023 Enjoying watching the wom…
Essex MA
Neighbors
Newburyport 20-Year-Old Dies On Cancun Vacation In Tragic 3-Story Fall
A 20-year-old on a Cancun getaway died in a tragic accident when she slipped and fell three stories, dying on impact. Leah "Lee" Pearse, of Newburyport, died early in the morning on Friday, Jan. 6 when she attempted to enter her Airbnb through the third-floor balcony after locking her keys inside, according to her obituary. She had enjoyed a beach day followed by dinner and dancing before she slipped and fell. Pearse was a passionate Certified Nursing Assistant who gave her patients "the utmost care, love, and comfort in their greatest time of need," according to her obituary. …
Bergenfield
News
Cancer Misdiagnosed As COVID For NJ Nursing Student Who Finished School From Hospital Bed
Angela Meister was weeks away from finishing nursing school when she woke up with flu-like symptoms one day in late October. The 29-year-old Bergenfield resident was achey and had a fever, but wanted to push through and finally finish the 16-month accelerated nursing program she started. Her symptoms came and went, and she figured that was because she wasn't letting herself rest. But after 11 days with a fever, Meister went to the ER. Doctors told her she had a bad case of COVID and sent her on her way, encouraging rest and Tylenol. Meister spent the following month in and out of urgent c…
Mt. Kisco
Obituaries
'More Involved Than Most': Former Mayor Of Mount Kisco Dies
A woman from Northern Westchester who dedicated much of her life to public service has died. Former mayor Patricia M. Fox Reilly of Mount Kisco died on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at the age of 91, according to her obituary. Born in 1931 to former mayor J. Edward Fox, Reilly was raised to understand the importance of volunteering in one's community, and knew that she would one day serve her town much like her father, her obituary said. "In Pat’s words- she was hatched, matched, and knew she would be dispatched from the big little Village, and wanted to do everything i…
Sussex
Obituaries
Cancer Claims Life Of North Jersey Fireman, Devoted Dad Hours After Promotion To Lieutenant, 35
North Jersey firefighter and devoted father of three William Garcia died of cancer on Friday, Oct. 28 — just hours after he was promoted to lieutenant. He was 35. Born in Teaneck, William was raised in Moonachie before his family moved to Pequannock when he was 11, according to a GoFundMe launched in February 2021 that raised upward of $100,000 as he underwent rigorous treatments after his initial diagnosis. William was known as a skilled athlete in football and track and field and was even considered an all-star baseball player. In college, William played rugby and participated as the ou…
Briarcliff
Obituaries
Briarcliff Native Who Was All-America Collegiate Athlete Dies At Age 48
A Northern Westchester native who was a standout athlete in both high school and college has died. Alison Relyea, who grew up in Briarcliff and graduated in 1992 from the Hackley School in Tarrytown, was 48 years old, according to her obituary. She died on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at Evelyn’s House hospice facility in Creve Coeur, Missouri. For the past 11 years, she lived in Chesterfield, Missouri, her obituary said. She graduated from Gettysburg College in 1996 and the University of Maryland School of Nursing, where she received her BSN degree, in 1998. Throughout her younger years…
Capital District
News
4 Charged In Shooting Death Of Pregnant Mother Of 2, Aspiring Nurse In Albany
Formal charges have been filed against four defendants who are accused of gunning down a pregnant mother of two and aspiring nurse from the region. Shanita Thomas, of Albany, was shot and killed on Saturday Jan. 30, 2021 at a business near Central Avenue and Robin Street, according to the Albany County District Attorney’s Office. She was 35 years old. At the time of her killing, which also claimed the life of her unborn child, Thomas was attending a grand opening party for a friend’s business, the Albany Times Union reports. Four other people were wounded in the shooting, police sai…
Suffolk MA
Police & Fire
Nurse Admits To Stealing, Injecting Herself With Pain Meds From Boston Hospitals: Feds
A former nurse at a Boston-area hospital admitted in federal court this week to swiping medication meant for patients, authorities said. Lisa Tarr, 33, of St. Petersburg, Fla., pleaded guilty to four counts of unlawfully obtaining controlled substances by fraud, deception, and subterfuge at a Boston court, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. Tarr admitted to stealing medication when she was a nursing student working at a Boston-area hospital in 2018 when she took fentanyl and injected it into her veins in 2018, the prosecutor said. She told investigators that she stole an IV…
New Haven
News
Nurse From Madison Sentenced For Tampering With Fentanyl Vials
A former nurse in Connecticut who admitted to tampering with anesthesia drugs while on the job is heading to federal prison. New Haven County resident Bryan Wilson, age 40, of Madison, was sentenced to two years behind bars Thursday, Sept. 22, in federal court in Hartford after pleading guilty to tampering with a consumer product. Federal prosecutors said Wilson was working as a nurse at The Vascular Experts, which provides outpatient medical procedures, when he took vials of fentanyl from a secure area in August and September 2021. As part of his job, Wilson was responsible for sedating p…
Mercer
Obituaries
Dean’s List Nursing Student, Devoted NJ Mom And Business Owner Dies One Day After 25th Birthday
Dean’s List nursing student, devoted New Jersey mother and business owner Ashley Marie Holloway died unexpectedly on Monday, July 25 — just one day after her 25th birthday. Born in Trenton, Ashley graduated from Lawrence High School, her obituary says. Ashley went on to attend the Culinary Art Institute of Philadelphia, and had worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for several years, her memorial says. Ashley had also made the Dean’s List at the Lincoln Technical Institute, where she was continuing her nursing studies. Meanwhile, she was the co-owner of Twin Tasties, LLC catering busine…
Lewisboro
Obituaries
Westchester's Arlene M. Mavilia, 75, Was A Nurse In The Area For Over 50 Years
Arlene M. Mavilia, 75, of Baldwin Place, NY and a former resident of South Salem, passed away on May 9 after a brief fight with cancer. Arlene was born November 11, 1946 in Brooklyn to the late Alfhild and Edward Anderson. She grew up in Lake Telemark, NJ and Stamford, CT before settling in South Salem’s Lake Waccabuc community. A 1967 graduate of the Greenwich Hospital Nursing School in Connecticut, Arlene worked as an RN in various capacities for over 50 years — including several years as the school nurse at John Jay High School in Cross River. Arlene moved to Sarasota, FL in 1993 …
Ulster Sullivan
Police & Fire
Female Worker At Sullivan Correctional Facility Nabbed On Sex, Drug Charges
A New York woman who works as a nurse at an area correctional facility has been arrested on alleged sex and drug charges. Sullivan County resident Kristie Miller, age 51, of Fallsburg, was arrested by New York State Police on Thursday, March 3, on numerous charges including rape and possession of a controlled substance, said Trooper Steven Nevel. An 11-month investigation by the state police and the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision revealed that Miller, while employed as a nurse at the Sullivan Correctional Facility, provided buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual films to…
Brookfield
News
CT Nurse Admits To Tampering With Fentanyl Vials
A Connecticut man has admitted to tampering with fentanyl vials while working as a nurse. Bryan Wilson, age 39, of the New Haven County town of Madison, pleaded guilty on Thursday, Feb. 10, to tampering with a consumer product, according to Leonard Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut. While working as a nurse at The Vascular Experts, a Connecticut company that performs outpatient medical procedures, Wilson had access to a secure area where vials of drugs used as aesthetics were held, the US Attorney's Office said. In August and September, Wilson used a…
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