Elderly man treated after fall at nursing home, New Bedford MA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an elderly man, approximately in his 70s or 80s, reportedly fell and struck his head at Hathaway Manor Nursing Home near Hathaway Road in New Bedford. Emergency medical services were dispatched to assist. The patient was evaluated by medics and appeared conscious. The incident was treated as a medical emergency.
Audio|Heard on: New Bedford Police, Fire and EMS
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05:0
Transcript:
00:00
Control to red eleven, we're getting the call now.
00:02
Seventy to eighty year old male that fell.
00:04
Unwitnessed fall.
01:16
Near County Street for eighty-one year old male who fell and bumped his head.
01:54
Thirty-six to the medic at the Willows.
04:37
It's supposed to be Hathaway Manor Nursing Home, near Hathaway Road.
04:43
Fire alarm
04:58
Eight's cleared by medics returning.
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Location mentioned:
Hathaway Rd, New Bedford, MA 02740
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