as in infirmaries
a place for the treatment of those who are ill or injured
She spent several days in the hospital after the accident.
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Recent Examples of hospitals
Furthermore, the report commented that attacks on hospitals in Gaza have also had serious implications for patients with initially nonfatal conditions, potentially rendering them fatal.
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Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
In particular, health districts and hospitals are seeing more flu and pertussis, known as whooping cough.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 5 Jan. 2025
Per New York laws, as cited by CBS News New York, newborn babies can be left at hospitals, police stations and firehouses with no criminal charges filed.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
All police officers have since been released from the hospitals.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Reports suggest the virus is spreading rapidly, overwhelming hospitals in some areas.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
The Chinese foreign ministry has downplayed speculation about the prevalence of the disease following images posted on social media showing hospitals facing an influx of patients with the flu-like disease.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Both were taken to area hospitals, where they were expected to survive.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
In addition to the death of the child, 11 police officers, a firefighter and three residents were taken to hospitals to treat injuries ranging from minor burns and smoke inhalation to exhaustion, police said.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
In particular, health districts and hospitals are seeing more flu and pertussis, known as whooping cough.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 5 Jan. 2025
Per New York laws, as cited by CBS News New York, newborn babies can be left at hospitals, police stations and firehouses with no criminal charges filed.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
All police officers have since been released from the hospitals.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Reports suggest the virus is spreading rapidly, overwhelming hospitals in some areas.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
The Chinese foreign ministry has downplayed speculation about the prevalence of the disease following images posted on social media showing hospitals facing an influx of patients with the flu-like disease.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Both were taken to area hospitals, where they were expected to survive.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
In addition to the death of the child, 11 police officers, a firefighter and three residents were taken to hospitals to treat injuries ranging from minor burns and smoke inhalation to exhaustion, police said.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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