Two staff members at an Indiana hospital have been removed from their positions following allegations that they turned away a woman in active labor. Franciscan Health Crown Point confirmed on Friday, Nov. 21, that both the physician and nurse involved in Mercedes Wells’ care are no longer employed at the facility. “The physician and the nurse directly involved with Mrs. Wells’ care are no longer employed by Franciscan,” said Raymond Grady, President and CEO of Franciscan Health Crown Point, in a statement. The incident occurred on Nov. 16, when Wells and her husband, Leon, arrived at the hospital after calling...
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