Arizona woman convicted of impersonating nurse during pandemic

PHOENIX — A 58-year-old Arizona woman was arrested and sentenced to prison for practicing medicine and writing prescriptions without a license during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pamela Oguin pleaded guilty to fraud, forgery and identity theft charges in Maricopa County Superior Court last week and was sentenced to five years in prison by the Arizona Department […]

MCHC welcomes Certified Nurse Midwife Amita Graham – The Ukiah Daily Journal

Amita Graham (photo courtesy) MCHC is pleased to announce that Amita Graham, a Certified Nurse-Midwife, has been a great addition to the Care for Her team since joining in July 2022. Graham works primarily at Hillside Health Center in Ukiah, supporting a woman through all stages of her pregnancy. , such as providing breastfeeding and […]

RCBH College of Health Careers offers Licensed Practical Nurse program

Roads to the medical sector are now available locally Somerton, AZ (KYMA, KECY) – Regional Center for Border Health (RCBH) Health Career College offers a Licensed Nurse (LPN) program. LPNs serve as an important part of the healthcare industry with a steady demand for skilled healthcare workers. “We know the demand for nursing homes and […]

Police Say 76-Year-Old Patient Stabbed Nurse In Hospital, Nearly Missing Vital Artery

A 76-year-old terminally ill patient was arrested and charged Monday after stabbing a nurse in the neck and nearly losing a carotid artery. David Nichols is charged with attempted murder, assault and assault with a dangerous weapon after he allegedly assaulted a nurse at a Massachusetts hospital with a pocket knife, CBS News Boston report. […]

Former Santa Cruz County nurse pleads guilty in sex abuse case

Rashel Brandon will speak to attorney Anthony Robinson in court on Thursday. (Dan Coiro — Santa Cruz Sentinel) SANTA CRUZ — A former Watsonville nurse pleaded guilty to involvement in a child sex scandal Thursday, pleaded guilty to four of 44 felony counts, and was sentenced to 25 years in prison with the option of […]