Archive for April, 2008

Nurse accused of abuse

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008. Yakima, WA - State health officials summarily suspended the license Thursday of a male nurse in Yakima who allegedly molested a girl over a 10-year period, begining when she was 6 or 7. The registered nurse, 53, used his position of trust and authority as a health care provider to gain ... [More >>]

San Francisco Summit Honors Leaders in Elder Financial Abuse Prevention; 300 Advocates Gather to Share Best Practices

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008. San Francisco, CA - A geriatric physician, a lawyer, a retired L.A. police detective and a banker received awards last Thursday for their work in combating financial crimes against the elderly. Dr. Laura Mosqueda of UC Irvine, Prescott Cole, senior attorney for California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, Chayo Reyes, retired ... [More >>]