Elderly woman injured in fall at care facility, Newton NC


An 85-year-old woman at a care facility fell and now has pain in her shoulder, chest, and back. She is being sent for tests to check for broken ribs or other injuries.
Audio|Source: Hickory City Public Safety
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Transcript:
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I'm traumatic injuries near Leonard Avenue, the Abernathy Laurels.
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E&D in progress,
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2013.
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26, county paper, sir, attending.
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Yeah.
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253 to 8% traffic.
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104. Go ahead.
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Your patient is going to be an 85-year-old female that had a witness fall 11 o'clock this morning.
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She was originally complaining of some shoulder pain. Now she's complaining of shoulder chest and back pain. They want her sent out for CT skin and other tests. Make sure there's no broken ribs or anything.
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Two-four, thank you.
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10-4.
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Back. She's going to be on the second floor of the Friendship Memory Care.
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Location mentioned:
Near Leonard Ave, Newton, NC 28658
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