Husband of Boston Nurse Lindsay Clancy Speaks Out Following Tragic Incident Involving Their Children Lindsay Clancy, a 32-year-old nurse from Duxbury, Massachusetts, was charged with the deaths of her three young children in January 2023. The case shocked the nation, drawing attention to mental health struggles, particularly postpartum mental illness, which can have devastating consequences. Lindsay’s husband, Patrick Clancy, has since spoken publicly about the tragedy, offering his perspective and emphasizing that he does not believe his wife was inherently...

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to a record-breaking settlement of over $880 million in response to numerous claims of sexual abuse by clergy members, bringing its cumulative payouts to more than $1.5 billion. This marks one of the largest financial settlements related to clerical abuse in the U.S. and highlights the extent of the crisis that has plagued the Catholic Church for decades. The settlement addresses hundreds of cases from victims who allege they were abused by priests...

A nurse recalled the moment serial killer Lucy Letby told her she “just wanted to get her first death out of the way”. The woman, granted anonymity and referred to as Nurse ZC, told the Thirlwall Inquiry into Letby’s crimes that she started as a newly qualified nurse at the Countess of Chester Hospital in 2012 on the same day as Letby. Nurse ZC left the Countess of Chester to work elsewhere but returned in 2015, when Letby’s killing spree began,...

Nurses assisting a gunshot patient came into harm’s way as a driver struck them and then drove off, leaving one nurse in critical condition. The nurses were helping a gunshot victim who was dropped off by someone in a private vehicle at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, in West Philadelphia, early Saturday morning, just after 4:15, officials said. The gunshot victim was hit on the 1300 block of Belmont Avenue. A driver in a silver Jeep Cherokee pulled into the ambulance bay...

A Louisiana nursing home owner has agreed to pay $8.2 million in a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice after being accused of misusing assets from four nursing home facilities. The settlement stems from allegations that Bob Dean Jr. violated the National Housing Act of 1934 by embezzling funds intended for the care and well-being of nursing home residents. Inadequate Evacuation Plans Led to Tragedy and Death The controversy surrounding Dean's nursing homes gained national attention when more than 840...

A northeastern Tennessee nurse and his dog died in flash floods from Hurricane Helene while trying to save someone, according to the man's employer. Boone McCrary was a registered nurse at Greeneville Community Hospital, about 70 miles northeast of Knoxville, part of the Ballad Health system. On Sept. 27, he was in a boat with his dog, a chocolate lab named Moss, trying to save someone else, the health system announced on Facebook. McCrary, his dog and a female occupant launched a...

On October 4, 2024, Christopher Ciccone, a multitalented artist and younger brother to pop icon Madonna, passed away at the age of 63 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Known for his work as a dancer, designer, director, and creative consultant, Christopher’s impact on the world of art and entertainment extended far beyond his familial connection to one of the world’s biggest stars. His death marks the loss of a figure who shaped the careers of several artists, including...

The Vietnam War, one of the most controversial and violent conflicts of the 20th century, not only tested the resilience of nations but also reshaped the landscape of medical care in warfare. While the images of soldiers on the battlefield often dominate historical recollections, the contributions of nurses—particularly military nurses—remain less visible but no less important. The role of nurses during the Vietnam War was pivotal in transforming battlefield medicine and advancing trauma care. They worked under unimaginable conditions,...