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Pediatrician Sexually Abused Children on Indian Reservations for Over Two Decades

People voiced suspicions of child sexual abuse for decades, but the FBI, police, IHS, and hospital CEOs and staff failed to have the doctor removed from practice. Indian Health Services (IHS) is the federal agency in charge of providing healthcare to Native Americans. For many…

By Mick S. Grewal Sr

/ 14 Feb 2019

USAG CONTINUES TO FAIL TO PROVIDE ANSWERS TO SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT

Sexual assault attorney Mick Grewal discusses the USAG bankruptcy hearing and what this says about USAG’s effort to help Survivors heal – and its effort to prevent future sexual assault. Survivors of Larry Nassar’s sexual assault are frustrated and disappointed at yet another institution that…

By Mick S. Grewal Sr

/ 8 Feb 2019

Earplug Lawsuit Against 3M Alleges Defects Led to Hearing Loss

Sgt. Scott D. Rowe, previously stationed at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas, has filed a lawsuit in Federal Court against the 3M Company in relation to dual-ended combat earplugs issued to members of our military between 2002 and 2013. The lawsuit alleges that the 3M…

By Mick S. Grewal Sr

/ 29 Jan 2019

Exercise Programs for Children with Cerebral Palsy

THERE ARE MANY TYPES OF THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE CEREBRAL PALSY – AND THERE IS CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY TO HELP CHILDREN EXERCISE, GAIN STRENGTH AND WALK – SUCH AS ROBOT-ASSISTED GAIT TRAINING AND ADELI SUIT THERAPY Children who have cerebral palsy have an array of…

By Scott Weidenfeller

/ 22 Jan 2019

Human Trafficking – What is it? Part 1

Human Trafficking is an illegal business that generates hundreds of billions of dollars by forcing men, women, and children into forced labor (slavery) and sexual exploitation. The 2008 movie Taken is about a former CIA agent tracking down his teenage daughter after she is kidnapped…

By David Mittleman

/ 22 Jan 2019

Lifting Weights Helps Teenager with Cerebral Palsy Score for Varsity Basketball Team

Brently Miller is a high school senior who is very passionate about basketball. He knows the statistics of almost every college player in the country. He is a member of his high school varsity basketball team. Brently, however, spends more time coaching his twin brother…

By Scott Weidenfeller

/ 21 Jan 2019

Genius with Cerebral Palsy Creates Computer Programs for Speech-Challenged Children & Adults

Numerous articles have been written about Ivan Bakaidov, a young man afflicted with cerebral palsy (CP) who has been labeled a genius. At one year of age, Ivan was diagnosed with CP, a neurological motor disorder that affects both his upper and lower body. Ivan…

By Scott Weidenfeller

/ 21 Jan 2019

Assistive / Adaptive Devices for Children with Cerebral Palsy

There are many devices to help children with cerebral palsy be more independent, including new, cutting-edge devices. There are numerous types of assistive and adaptive devices for children with cerebral palsy to help with mobility, physical therapy, recreational activities, play, communication, lea

By Scott Weidenfeller

/ 18 Jan 2019

Potterville Water Contamination Allegedly Caused Serious Injuries, According to Lawsuit

A lawsuit filed on behalf of several Potterville residents earlier this month claims that contaminated water and air has led to significant injuries and illnesses. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit resided in the Independence Commons community, not far from Potterville’s water treatment facilities. Re

By Nolan Erickson

/ 15 Jan 2019

Potterville Water Contamination Allegedly Caused Serious Injuries, According to Lawsuit

OBSTETRICIAN ALLEGEDLY PERFORMS C-SECTION WITHOUT ANESTHESIA

A new mother has filed a lawsuit against her obstetrician for performing an emergency C-section without anesthesia. Below is an account of what occurred, based on court documents and interviews with the plaintiff. Last November, Delfina Mota and her fiancé, Paul Iheanachor, went to Tri-City…

By Scott Weidenfeller

/ 7 Jan 2019

Deadly Legionnaire’s Disease Bacteria Detected in Michigan Hospital

Spectrum Health Hospital in Hastings, Michigan, has been found to have Legionella bacteria in its water, according to hospital officials. Legionella bacteria can cause Legionnaire’s Disease, a dangerous lung inflammation that can be fatal. Two patients at the hospital have been diagnosed with Legi

By Nolan Erickson

/ 28 Dec 2018

Detroit Area Doctors Face Charges for Fraud, Opioid Prescriptions

After investigation by federal authorities, six doctors at a Detroit-area pain clinic now face a grand jury indictment for alleged health care fraud and illegal prescriptions. It is alleged that between 2013-2018, the doctors engaged in, among other things, issuing more than 13.2 million dosage…

By Raoul Graham

/ 20 Dec 2018