The Rise of the Medical Emergency 2024, Pt. 114 - Jan 17th - Jan 23rd Reports

People basically dying left and right. Basketball coach, police chief, fire captain. High school basketball coach. Dog sled racer. Stroke at age 24. Aneurysm at 16. Bell's Palsy at 8. It's TROME

What you can’t see is the utility pole that burned to the ground just off the upper right hand corner of the shot (See Story #16) Photo credit: Gainesville Police Dept./Facebook

BIG HITS:
#1 Golden State Warriors assistant coach dies at team dinner
#2 Good Morning Charleston anchor on-air collapse
#3 Head Start employee dies in the school parking lot
#4 Grandmother killed in her own home by zombie driver
#7 Medical emergency clears out high school basketball game
#10 Fireman dies of a heart attack while fighting a fire (Also #5 — same scenario)
#11 Snoop Dogg’s daughter has a stroke at age 24
#13 The show must not go on. Annie play cancelled 8 minutes before the ending
#14 Dog sled racer has seizure from a brain tumor instead of racing in the big race
#20 Police officer dies to sudden cancer
#23 Tonsillitis in TROME
#26 An 8 year-old with Bell’s Palsy
#27 Bus driver down

Action-packed week. 7 driving stories.

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#1 Dejan Milojević, Golden State Warriors assistant coach, dies after heart attack at 46
Source: nbcnews.com

‘Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević died Wednesday, officials said, after he suffered a heart attack at dinner the night before in Salt Lake City.’

‘"We are absolutely devastated by Dejan Milojević’s sudden passing," Warriors coach Steve Kerr said in a statement issued by the team.’

#2 Good Morning Charleston anchor Alissa Holmes OK after on-air medical emergency
Source: abcnews4.com

‘MT. PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — Thursday morning during Good Morning Charleston, Anchor Alissa Holmes had a medical emergency while on air.’

Her co-workers recognized there was a problem and immediately stepped in to help.

‘She was taken to the hospital for evaluation. We wish her a speedy recovery and are thankful for her co-workers for responding immediately to her needs.’

#3 Head Start employee dies after medical emergency at Roseville school
Source: detroitnews.com

‘A woman died Tuesday after having a medical emergency in her car at a Roseville elementary school's parking lot, officials said.’

‘The woman arrived early at Dort Elementary and was sitting in her car when she had a medical emergency, according to his letter.’

‘School staff checked to see if she was alright and found her unresponsive, he said.’

‘"We were informed that she later passed away at the hospital," the superintendent wrote.’

#4 Grandmother killed after car crashes into her apartment, police suspect medical emergency
Source: nbcdfw.com

‘A family is mourning the loss of a grandmother killed after a car crashed into her first-floor apartment Tuesday morning.’

‘Garland Police suspect it was the tragic result of a driver who had a medical emergency. They told NBC 5 the initial investigation revealed the driver of a Buick LeSabre experienced a medical episode and lost control, colliding with another car. The driver continued through the entrance of the complex before crashing through Aguirre’s apartment.’

‘Aguirre’s daughter, Elda Deleon, got a phone call about the time she said her mother would have been having coffee.’

‘“It’s hard. Really hard because nobody is ready for this day,” Deleon said.’

I’d say that’s about right.

#5 ‘The definition of a great man’ Upstate retired fire chief dies while fighting fire
Source: foxcarolina.com

‘SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office confirmed that a former fire chief died Thursday afternoon after suffering a medical emergency while fighting a brush fire.’

‘Officials said Retired Glendale Fire Chief Robert Brown Sr. was pulling the hose at a brush fire along Brown Road when he became ill. According to officials, Brown was taken to the hospital for treatment, he passed away at 3:41 p.m. Officials added that he was 87 years old.’

OK. I mean, he was 87. Pulling a fire hose and fighting a fire at 87. What a stud.

‘Officials explained that Brown wasn’t injured during the fire, and they believe he passed away from a natural event that was caused by the stress of the fire. However, they plan to perform an exam to determine what caused his death.’

#6 Police seeking public’s help in ID’ing man suffering medical emergency, found in South Jersey
Source: nj.com

‘The man was found in the area of G Street and Wheaton Avenue near his bicycle and police said he had suffered an unspecified medical emergency.’

‘He weighs about 140 pounds, is about 5-feet-6-inches tall and does not have any scars or tattoos, police said.’

#7 Official Experiences Medical Emergency at West St. Mary High School Basketball Game, Results in Event Being Cleared
Source: kqkinews.com

‘St. Mary Schools says during Friday evening’s West St. Mary High School’s home basketball game, a game official experienced a personal, medical emergency which required the clearing of the event and a call for medical assistance.’

‘No other information has been released at this time regarding the official’s condition or identity.’

#8 Driver killed after medical emergency causes crash in St. Louis County
Source: stltoday.com

‘ST. LOUIS COUNTY — A 63-year-old man died Thursday after he suffered a medical emergency, drove his SUV off the road, and hit a pedestrian.’

Peak TROME. What a nightmare scenario.

‘They found [the driver] in a Jeep Compass had crashed into the bushes of a home's front yard, police said. He was suffering from a medical emergency.’

‘He was pronounced dead at a hospital, police said.’

‘The pedestrian was injured but is expected to survive, police said.’

#9 Man dies at Seward correctional facility after medical emergency, troopers say
Source: adn.com

‘A 37-year-old man died of a medical emergency Monday after he spent five days at Spring Creek Correctional Center in Seward, authorities said Thursday.’

‘Daniel Eugene Rosendahl’s death was the third to occur in an Alaska Department of Corrections facility within a week, the agency said.’

‘Rosendahl’s death appeared to be related to a medical emergency and he died at an Anchorage hospital, said Austin McDaniel, a spokesman for the Alaska State Troopers, which investigates in-custody deaths.’

‘Rosendahl is the third man to die in Southcentral Alaska correctional facilities within five days. Joshua Keith Zimmerman, 33, died Friday after a month in custody awaiting trial on charges including theft, escape and violating conditions of his release in previous convictions, officials said.

Also on Friday, 82-year-old John Malcolm Groff died in custody. His death was expected, the department said.’

‘The corrections department saw a record number of deaths in 2022, when 18 people died in custody.’

In Story #19 you can read about the record the Devon air ambulance service set in 2023. They really outdid themselves apparently because they had just broken that record in 2021.

#10 Fairville firefighter dies after cardiac arrest during fire response
Source: rochesterfirst.com

‘ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A firefighter from Fairville died Sunday while responding to a fire call, according to a social media post from the Fairville Volunteer Fire Department.’

‘He was publicly identified later as Daniel DeWolf, a 32-year veteran of the department, past chief, and former line officer.’

‘Chief Wood says both groups of EMS personnel recognized DeWolf was in cardiac arrest and immediately started CPR and began performing lifesaving interventions. He was taken to Newark-Wayne Community Hospital, where he died.’

#11 Snoop Dogg's Daughter Cori Broadus Suffers 'Severe' Medical Emergency
Source: parade.com

‘On Thursday, Jan. 18, the 24-year-old revealed that she suffered a "severe stroke," which left her "breaking down crying" when she learned what had happened to her.’

‘"Like I'm only 24 what did I do in my past to deserve all of this," text over her face read.’

‘The Death Row Records owner's only daughter, whom he shares with wife Shante Broadus, previously opened up about her "lifelong" lupus journey, after being diagnosed with the autoimmune disease at the age of 6.’

‘After overcoming physical and mental health challenges in the past, including a suicide attempt in 2021, Broadus spoke out last year about making lifestyle changes, including going "all natural" and taking a more holistic approach to her health.’

‘"I stopped taking all of my medication like five months ago," she said in September 2023. "I'm just doing everything natural, all types of herbs, sea moss, teas."’

‘The young woman had also noted her consistency with working out more often and drinking lots of water at the time. "So now I think my body's like, okay, this is the new program and she's getting used to it."’

Personally, I don’t think it’s the new routine.

#12 Man has medical emergency while driving, dies after crashing into tree, Jacksonville police say
Source: news.yahoo.com

If I do make the t-shirts, one of the logos is going to be a tree. An oak tree.

‘A man died Monday morning after the car he was driving crashed into a tree, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.’

‘A black Toyota going southbound on Herschel approaching San Juan sideswiped another vehicle, continued off the road, and hit a tree.’

‘JSO said it appears the man driving the Toyota had a medical emergency.’

#13 Why an 'Annie' performance at the Altria Theater had to be cut short
Source: wtvr.com

‘RICHMOND, Va. -- A performance of 'Annie' at the Altria Theater in Richmond had to be cut short Thursday following one of the cast members suffering a 'medical situation.'’

‘"The Thursday, January 18 performance of ANNIE at Altria Theater ended approximately eight minutes early due to a medical situation in the cast."’ [Emphasis added]

Gnarly. Maybe this would be a good opening scene for the movie. I don’t know. I like the 911 responder keeling over better, probably. I’m a sucker for irony. Desert-dry irony.

#14 Medical emergency forces musher out of Pedigree Stage Stop
Source: pinedaleroundup.com

‘SALT LAKE CITY — The Sublette County community is rallying behind one of its own after Bondurant resident and well-known musher Alix Crittenden, 36, was life-flighted to Salt Lake City following a seizure which led to the discovery of a brain tumor.’

Helluva start to a sled race.

‘Crittenden is “Remaining positive and strong, which is the Alix way!” Hansen said on the fundraising website. Crittenden was admitted under the care of the University of Utah’s Neuro Acute Care Team in Salt Lake City. The doctors are performing a battery of tests to determine the best course of action to treat the mass.’

‘She placed second overall in the 2023 Pedigree Stage Stop Race, completing the race in 16:02:27. She was hungry for first place this year […]’

What a difference a year makes.

#15 37-year-old inmate dies from medical emergency in Dauphin County Prison
Source: local21news.com

‘DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A 37-year-old man has died despite life saving measures being given to him at the Dauphin County Prison.

According to Dauphin County Press Secretary, Diane McNaughton, inmate Michael Butler had a "medical emergency" Wednesday at around 9:38 p.m.’

‘Officials state life-saving care was given to Butler immediately at 9:39 p.m. but unfortunately, Butler passed away moments later at 10:22 p.m.’ [Emphasis added]

Moments later. Damn.

#16 Jesse Jewell Parkway partially closed after utility pole struck by vehicle
Source: nowhabersham.com

‘A utility pole was struck by a vehicle earlier on Monday, causing a section of Jesse Jewell Parkway to be closed.’

‘Gainesville police say the driver of the pickup truck that crashed into the pole apparently had a medical emergency prior to the crash. The pole fell and burned on the ground.’

‘The driver sustained minor injuries.’

What an afternoon.

#17 Newest Carnival Cruise Ship Delayed for Next Sailing
Source: cruisehive.com

‘Carnival Jubilee is just completing her fourth cruise and will be delayed returning to Galveston on Saturday, January 20, 2024 due to a medical emergency.’

‘A “medical deviation” has delayed Carnival Jubilee on her return to Galveston, Texas.’

A “medical deviation.” New one.

‘While details of the medical emergency have not been released in order to protect the privacy of the individuals involved, it did require the ship to reverse course significantly.’

#18 Colts owner Jim Irsay makes first public statement in almost a month
Source: indystar.com

‘Colts owner Jim Irsay issued his first public statement in almost a month on Tuesday, sending a message to the team’s fan base.’

‘Irsay, 64, has been recovering from what the team termed a “severe respiratory illness” for an undetermined amount of time.’

‘No updates on his condition had been issued since Jan. 17, when the team reiterated that Irsay was still recovering from his respiratory illness in response to breaking news that Irsay had been found unresponsive and breathing abnormally in his home on Dec. 8, according to a Carmel Police Department incident report. A released 911 call from the incident revealed there was concern Irsay was dealing with congestive heart failure at the time.’

‘It remains unclear whether the respiratory illness is linked to the Dec. 8 incident. No further details on Irsay’s illness have been released.’

Okay, well, considering the source is a local Indianapolis rag, it’s no surprise they’re being very kids-gloves with the other aspects to the case, which go unmentioned in this article. As per cbssports.com:

‘A month prior, Irsay was found "unresponsive" in what police believe may have been a suspected overdose of medication.’

‘According to police that night, "it is unknown what Mr. Irsay had ingested prior to our arrival." Under injury information, police listed Irsay's condition as "Impaired/Drugs."

‘An officer administered Narcan (specifically naloxone), which is commonly used to reverse opioid overdoses, to which Irsay "responded slightly to." Paramedics later transported him to a hospital.’

I wonder how many other “suspected overdoses” are actually shot injury.

#19 Devon Air Ambulance sees 'record number of rescues' in 2023
Source: bbc.com

Wow. They set a record.

They even beat the 2021 record.

‘Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) has rescued a record number of patients in 2023, bosses say.

‘The latest figures show crew attended 2,226 incidents across the county, a 21% increase on the previous year, they said.’

What did the previous year look like? I don’t know, but there’s a note about 2021:

‘The last record for DAA was in 2021, when the organisation rescued more than 1,900 people.’ [Emphasis added]

‘Speaking about the latest figures, Operations Director Nigel Hare said it was a "staggering" number.’

Staggering.

‘He said: "Just under 50% of the patients we responded to last year were suffering from a life-threatening medical emergency, such as a heart attack, severe asthma attack or a cardiac arrest.”’ [Emphasis added]

To me that sounds like a lot. Does it get worse? Come on, now. It’s TROME.

‘The figures also said that 12% of the patients treated were children, and 27% over 70 years of age.’ [Emphasis added]

27% over the age of 70, and just a little under half that amount were children, which means under the age of 18 here in the US. The average child is not supposed to be only half as far from death as the average 70 year-old. That sounds like a lot of ambulance trips for children to me.

Well, at least they set a record. Great job, guys. Really wonderful work you all are doing. I really mean that. But with a lot of subtext.

#20 Robert Salinas, Mattawa Police Chief, dead after being hospitalized two days ago
Source: krem.com

Washington state strikes again. Another sudden death by cancer.

‘MATTAWA, Wash. — Family and friends of Mattawa Police Chief, Robert Salinas are mourning his death today.’

‘According to Antonio on Facebook, late on January 14, Chief Salinas was rushed to the hospital, where medical staff found out he had a bleed in his brain.

He was then flown to Tacoma General Hospital.

At 8:30 p.m. on January 15, his son posted an update saying doctors diagnosed him with leukemia following a microscopic examination of his blood.

Less than 24 hours later, Antonio posted that his father had passed.’

#21 Three Pickens women charged with shoplifting during medical emergency
Source: yourpickenscounty.com

‘PICKENS — Three Pickens women are facing shoplifting charges after allegedly attempting to steal goods from Stop-A-Minit in Pickens, while the store’s clerk was having a medical emergency.’

#22 Man in hospital after crash involving ‘at least’ four vehicles in Richmond
Source: wric.com

‘RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A man is in the hospital after police say he suffered an apparent medical emergency and crashed into “at least” three other vehicles on Belvidere Street in Richmond.’

‘According to the Richmond Police Department, just after 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18, a man driving on Belvidere Street heading south near Monroe Park suffered an apparent medical emergency and crashed into “at least” three other vehicles before coming to a stop at West Broad Street.’

#23 Ashley Park's Boyfriend Paul Forman Says He's By Her Side 'No Matter What' Amid Medical Emergency
Source: justjared.com

‘Ashley revealed that she was diagnosed with tonsillitis while on holiday at the end of the year […]’

Sounds terrible.

‘[…] and it “spiraled into critical septic shock, which infected and affected several of my organs.”’

Ah, there we have it. Now we’re in TROME.

#24 All the times your headache is a medical emergency and you must call 999 – from meningitis to a brain tumour
Source: thesun.co.uk

I just left this one in for the title originally. These types of articles are all over the place these days, and every so often I want to point one of them out. But then in the article itself I found this story:

#24a Boy, 16, dropped dead on living room floor on New Year’s Eve after complaining of a headache
Source: thesun.co.uk

‘A TEENAGE boy collapsed on his living room floor and died after complaining of a headache.’

‘Makhi Jackson, 16, made himself a snack of New Year's Eve then passed out a short time later.’

‘He was rushed to A&E but doctors couldn't save him.

They fear he suffered a brain aneurysm - a bulge in a blood vessel caused by a weakness in the blood vessel wall.’

‘He told his mum he had a headache, but it was otherwise "just a normal day".’

‘Minutes later, Matika heard a bang and discovered her son had fallen into the glass table in their living room.’

‘"He just collapsed," she told 11Alive.

"He was bleeding from the mouth, and he was making this sound that I will never get out of my mind. It was almost like growling."’

‘The keen drummer, who was "healthy and active", has been remembered as a "smart and happy kid".’

Now here’s the criminal-level gaslighting:

‘It's difficult to estimate exactly how much people are affected by brain aneurysms as they usually cause no symptoms and pass undetected unless they rupture, or burst.

Some experts believe it could be as high as one in 20 people, while others think the figure stands at around one in 100.’

Bullshit. Outright bullshit. No, I don’t know the real numbers, and no, I’m not looking them up. But I’m calling bullshit on anything near that neighborhood. Here they’re talking about A 16 YEAR-OLD KID SUDDENLY DYING to a ruptured aneurysm and they’re trying to normalize it. That’s criminal. It’s absolutely criminal.

#25 FAN FEAR Blackpool vs Nottingham Forest FA Cup replay PAUSED as medics rush to emergency in crowd and players call for help
Source: thesun.co.uk

‘With the scores locked at 2-2 on the stroke of the break in the additional 30 minutes, the referee blew early after an incident in the away end.’

‘Club medics raced over to the stands to attend to the ill supporter as the players headed towards the dug-outs on the opposite side of the pitch.’

‘Play restarted after a short delay as the team medics heading back to their respective benches, while applause could be heard moments later from the Forest fans as the ill individual was presumably taken away for further assistance.’

#26 Helen Flanagan reveals her daughter Matilda, eight, suffered frightening health scare on holiday that left her paralysed
Source: thesun.ie

‘HELEN Flanagan has revealed her eight-year-old daughter suffered a health scare that left her face paralysed.’

Sounds scary alright.

‘Posting a snap of herself with Matilda on holiday, Helen revealed she suffered from Bell's Palsy.’

‘Posting a sweet mother and daughter snap, dotting mum Helen said: "Looking back at Bali pics Matilda started with Bell's Palsy on holiday.

"It's cleared now as she had a course of steriods to clear but half her face was paralysed which was not ideal on holiday bless her.’

‘"So glad it's cleared now, it was brought on from a bad eye infection."’

Sounds like a doozy of an eye infection. It probably was.

#27 Urban motorway blocked by bus after driver’s medical emergency
Source: wellington.scoop.co.nz

‘The right northbound lane of the urban motorway was blocked for almost three hours this morning just before the Ngauranga turnoff.

NZTA reported at 9.30 that the lane was blocked by a crash.’

‘RNZ quoted Metlink as saying a bus driver experienced a medical emergency which forced him to stop on the road.’

#28 Man dies following 'medical emergency' at Stoke-on-Trent theatre
Source: stoke.nub.news

‘Paramedics were called to Regent Theatre, Hanley, at around 7.30pm yesterday (17 January).

A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "On arrival we discovered one male patient who was in a critical condition.’

‘"Ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support but sadly, despite their best efforts, it became apparent nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene."’

#29 HEALTH SCARE Strictly Come Dancing star James Jordan reveals daughter, aged three, is back in hospital after second medical emergency
Source: thesun.co.uk

‘A top Strictly Come Dancing star has revealed their daughter is "back in hospital" for the second time.’

‘"She has, apparently, croup.”’

According to a medical website croup is:

‘an infection of the upper airway, which becomes narrow, making it harder to breathe. Croup also causes a cough that sounds like barking.’

‘"It started Monday but on Wednesday night things got pretty bad and temperature was 40+ so took her to A and E at roughly midnight where a doctor gave her a quick look over and said it was a viral infection and told us to continue with Calpol/Ibrofen and take her home and it would take its course.’

‘Just last week, they updated fans and told how medics fear Ella has a hole in her heart.

Ola explained to Hello magazine: "Ella was first diagnosed with a heart murmur a couple of years ago.’

The intrigue never stops.

#30 Richard kipena death, Mr. Gay Colorado 2022 passed away after medical emergency
Source: medicotopics.com

‘Richard passed away due to a sudden medical emergency, leaving his friends, family, and the community in deep sorrow.’

‘His partner shares the heartbreaking details of Richard’s last moments, recounting the distressing events that unfolded during a simple evening. The unexpected medical emergency and subsequent attempts to revive him paint a poignant picture of the fragility of life.’

‘Trevor Sterkel said: During a casual evening watching TV, Richard’s defibrillator went off multiple times. Despite initial responsiveness, Richard’s condition worsened as he was transported to the hospital. Medical staff attempted to revive him for over 30 minutes, but unfortunately, his heart gave out.’

Well, I don’t see when he had the defibrillator implanted. That sounds like an important detail.

#31 SCB Medical’s Emergency Medical Officer Dr Bhubanananda Maharana Passes Away
Source: ommcomnews.com

‘Cuttack: Dr Bhubanananda Maharana, a senior doctor and the Emergency Officer at the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, passed away on Tuesday night. He was 69.’

‘He suffered a brain stroke in January this year due to high blood pressure and has been under treatment at the SCB Medical College and Hospital for nearly a year.’

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Adieu