Originally published June 24, 2009 at 8:01 AM | Page modified June 24, 2009 at 9:03 AM
Comments (0)
E-mail article
Print view
Share
Real medical emergency interrupts health hearing
A House hearing on overhauling the nation's health care system was briefly interrupted by a real-life medical emergency when a young intern collapsed.
A House hearing on overhauling the nation's health care system was briefly interrupted by a real-life medical emergency when a young intern collapsed.
Several lawmakers who are also physicians - Republicans Tim Murphy of Pennsylvania and Phil Gingrey of Georgia - rushed to her side Wednesday and helped her stand and shakily walk out.
Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, said the woman got dizzy, fell and hit her head. He said he hoped she'd be fine.
Waxman said that "we are distressed about this incident," but joked that with good medical care even the prospect of the president's health care bill wouldn't prevent her from recovering. Waxman said, "maybe the hope of it will spur her on."
Copyright © The Seattle Times Company
E-mail article
Print view
Share
Band of advocates, activists now McGinn's likely insiders
Obama seeks equal partnership in Asia
Licata looks at boosting traffic-ticket revenue
A risky setting for NYC trial of 9/11 suspects
Army says morale is down in Afghanistan
Opening day at Crystal Mountain
Skiers crowded the slopes at Crystal Mountain for one of the resort's earliest openings.
Video shows violent arrest by SPD
Fort Lewis Memorial
Highlights: Ken Auletta talks about "Googled"
Seattle International Cabaret Festival
Ken Auletta talks about "Googled"
Medal of Honor
Pelosi answers questions at Swedish Medical Center
Pelosi speaks at Swedish Medical Center
"Pistol" Pete Ryan
nwjobs
Post a comment
Michelle Goodman blogs about work/life balance.
How to tell your office you're gravely ill
Post a comment
nwautos
Choosing a new sedan? Weigh the impact of your choice on your wallet and on the planet.
Post a comment
Open Houses | Find this weekend's open house listings.  Or search by location: |
- Homeless man, 46, arrested in Greenwood arsons
- KVI talk radio host off the air as of Thursday
- Steve Kelley | ESPN's Bill Simmons gets us: He hates Clay Bennett, too
- Police investigate videotaped arrest
- Seattle U. Men's Hoops | Big recruit goes from Huskies to Redhawks
- Razor found in muffin an accident, 'mortified' baker says
- Mariners sign Jack Wilson to 2-year contract
- Suspect's family shaken by slaying of police officer
- Mountlake Terrace woman reports razor in muffin
- Ivar's undersea billboards a hoax devised as marketing ploy
- Police investigate videotaped arrest 631
- Seattle man to pack a pistol into community center to protest mayor's ban 195
- Light rail to airport to begin Dec. 19 177
- GOP clueless as families struggle with health care 163
- KVI talk radio host off the air as of Thursday 134
- Mariners sign Jack Wilson to 2-year contract 119
- Prosecutor weighs death penalty in police slaying 103
- Wright State game thread 97
- Person of interest in custody in connection with Greenwood arsons 95
- Rang says Locker not ready for NFL 85
- Light rail to airport to begin Dec. 19
- Homeless man, 46, arrested in Greenwood arsons
- Ivar's undersea billboards a hoax devised as marketing ploy
- Steve Kelley | ESPN's Bill Simmons gets us: He hates Clay Bennett, too
- Washington in race for federal education funds
- KVI talk radio host off the air as of Thursday
- Police investigate videotaped arrest
- Goodwill's Glitter Sale is Nov. 14-15
- Boeing: 787 fix is complete on first plane
- Seattle U. Men's Hoops | Big recruit goes from Huskies to Redhawks
