Overview

• 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.