Shocking Hospital: A strange incident has happened at Mass General Brigham Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton city, Massachusetts, USA. Five nurses working in the female ward on the fifth floor here developed brain tumors. These tumors are not dangerous, but people fear that there may be some environmental hazard in the hospital. Apart from this, six other employees have also complained of health problems. The hospital has spoken to 11 people since April 1, but it is not clear how serious the problems of the rest are.
What was the statement of the hospital after all?
The hospital has given a statement on this strange coincidence. They said, "When we came to know that people working or who had worked in the same place had brain tumors, we started an investigation. This investigation was done in collaboration with the Occupational Health and Safety Department, Newton-Wellesley Safety Officer, Radiation and Drug Safety Offices and external environmental experts. Every employee was given a chance to tell about his health. Their medical history and risks were looked at. Since December, a complete investigation of that part of the hospital was done as per CDC rules. The investigation did not find any environmental hazards that could be related to brain tumors." The hospital has called it just a strange coincidence.
The nurses' association is in fear
But the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA) does not trust the hospital's investigation. They believe that the investigation was not thorough and something may have been missed. A representative of the MNA said that they have received responses from more than 300 people from the hospital. They are trying to collect medical records and understand the situation, so that there is no danger to the employees.
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