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New Hartselle ER Nears Grand Opening | October 24, 2024 | News 19 at 6 p.m.

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October 24, 2024

www.youtube.com – WHNT News 19 – 2024-10-24 21:00:18

SUMMARY: Hartsell Health Park’s new freestanding emergency room is nearing completion, offering vital medical care closer to the community. Designed to address local needs, the facility will feature 10 treatment rooms, including a trauma room and a secure mental health space, along with a full imaging suite (MRI, CT, ultrasound, X-ray), pharmacy, and lab services available 24/7. It will also include an ambulance bay and a helipad. Mayor Randy Garrison emphasizes the facility’s importance, as quick access to emergency care can significantly influence outcomes in critical situations like strokes or accidents. The ER will meet hospital-level care standards.

In an emergency, minutes can mean the difference between life and death. The Hartselle community has faced a longer drive to receive emergency care, but that will soon change.

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October 25, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WVTM 13 News – 2024-10-25 11:31:55

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Mobile woman accused of shooting 3 could face capital murder charge: District Attorney

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6 hours ago

October 25, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WKRG – 2024-10-25 10:14:22

SUMMARY: Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood confirmed that suspect Charity Matthews, 36, is involved in a troubling series of shootings that left her father dead and her mother critically injured. Matthews is charged with multiple offenses, including murder and attempted murder, linked to three separate incidents in Mobile. Her father, Robert Matthews, was a pastor and died from his injuries. Investigators are considering mental health issues in her case and have begun evaluating her competency to stand trial. If convicted of murder, Matthews could face upgraded charges leading to the death penalty.

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Walker County Jail to get around-the-clock medical care

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18 hours ago

October 24, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WVTM 13 News – 2024-10-24 22:18:35

SUMMARY: The situation surrounding the death of former inmate Tony Mitchell at Walker County Jail has resulted in multiple jail employees agreeing to plead guilty, including nurse practitioner Daniel Weyers, who faces a misdemeanor charge for deprivation of rights. Mitchell’s death in January 2023 was ruled a homicide due to hypothermia and sepsis. Following this, Walker County leaders are increasing medical staffing from 16 to 24 hours a day to ensure inmates receive necessary healthcare, addressing a crucial need given that 85% of inmates test positive for illegal substances. This new staffing will be evaluated after three years.