Newton-Wellesley Hospital Faces Ongoing Concerns Over Brain Tumor Cluster in Nurses

Hospital investigation finds no environmental risks, but nurses' union disputes findings and launches its own inquiry.

Five nurses from the fifth-floor maternity unit at Newton-Wellesley Hospital have been diagnosed with benign brain tumors, prompting an investigation.
The hospital conducted environmental testing, including air quality, water, and radiation levels, and found no evidence of environmental risks.
The Massachusetts Nurses Association disputes the hospital's findings, claiming the testing was insufficient, and has received over 300 responses from current and former employees reporting health concerns.
Staff have raised questions about potential workplace exposures, including x-rays, water quality, and other factors, as possible contributors to the health issues.
A town hall meeting has been scheduled by the hospital to address staff concerns and provide updates on the ongoing investigation.