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Patient charged with assaulting, injuring hospital nurse, police say
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· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The patient, a 64-year-old man, is accused of yelling at medical staff and trying to enter other patients' rooms. A patient at a hospital in North Carolina has been charged with assaulting a nurse.
A patient at a hospital in North Carolina has been charged with assaulting a nurse. The incident occurred at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville. The patient, a 64-year-old man, is accused of yelling at medical staff and trying to enter other patients' rooms.
He allegedly grabbed and pushed a nurse, causing her to fall and sustain injuries. Further details about the incident and the charges against the patient are available from the source. The patient was arrested and faces multiple charges, including felony assault and disorderly conduct.
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Category: safety Published: July 20, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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