Five nurses from a Boston-area hospital's fifth-floor maternity unit were diagnosed with non-cancerous brain tumors, prompting investigations into potential environmental risks. The hospital performed thorough assessments, including analyses of air quality, water, and radiation levels, concluding there were no identifiable environmental hazards. Although five out of eleven staff interviewed reported tumor diagnoses, the hospital emphasized that any health issues were evaluated alongside individual medical histories. The Massachusetts Nurses Association was involved as the hospital communicated findings and hosted forums to address concerns regarding the matter.
The hospital interviewed 11 staff members working on the fifth-floor maternity unit; five were diagnosed with non-cancerous brain tumors, while the others had different health issues.
Officials reported that environmental assessments, including air quality and radiation levels, showed no risks linked to the development of brain tumors among staff.
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