Needham, Legionnaires' disease and Massachusetts

Mass. health officials investigate case of Legionnaires' disease possibly linked to Needham hospital
Officials have contacted Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital where the person had been a patient and are dictating infection control measures that must be implemented at the facility, a DPH official said Friday.
Health Officials Probe Legionnaires' Disease Case at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham, MA
Massachusetts health officials are investigating a Legionnaires' disease case at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital.
Case of health care-associated Legionnaires' disease under investigation in Needham, Massachusetts
Massachusetts health officials are investigating one case of health care-associated Legionnaires' disease involving a patient at a Boston-area hospital.
Massachusetts DPH investigating case of healthcare associated Legionnaires’ disease in Needham
Legionnaires’ disease is a serious form of pneumonia that is caused by the Legionella bacteria, a water-borne organism found naturally in the environment and not transmitted person-to-person.
State investigating case of Legionnaires’ disease at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham
The Massachusetts State Department of Health is investigating a case of Legionnaires’ disease at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham.The Massachusetts<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More
Explaining Legionnaires' disease after patient got sick at Mass. hospital
Dr. Todd Ellerin discusses Legionnaires' disease and the recent discovery of a case within Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham.
Public Health Efforts Keep Legionnaires’ Disease Risk Low
Legionnaires’ disease is caused by Legionella bacteria occurring naturally in freshwater environments and complex air conditioning cooling systems.
Legionnaires' case confirmed at Massachusetts hospital
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has confirmed that a patient contracted Legionella bacteria while seeking treatment at the hospital, part of Cambridge, Mass.-based Beth Israel Lahey Health.
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Legionella discovered in water system at VA Loma Linda, testing ordered for pneumonia patients
Quarterly testing revealed the bacteria in sinks, showers and water cooling towers at Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans ...
Legionnaires’-causing bacteria found at VA Loma Linda
The bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease has been detected at the Veterans Affairs Loma Linda Healthcare System, ...
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Las Vegas family suing The Orleans casino, apartment after mom dies from Legionnaires' disease
The lawsuit claims that the woman died after being exposed to Legionnaires' disease at The Orleans casino and the Harbor Island Apartments, where she lived.
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Legionellosis: Don’t let nasties share your spa
Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is encouraging all spa pool owners to regularly clean and maintain their pools, after a ...
Health warning for spa pool owners after Legionnaires’ disease cases spike over toxic water
A warning has been issued to spa pool owners after at least eight people contracted deadly Legionnaires’ disease from poorly maintained, contaminated water. Health NZ Te Whatu Ora said this afternoon ...