The nurse is accused of killing 2 patients through a lethal dose of insulin

Heather Pressdee, 40, is accused of giving lethal doses of insulin to three men at Quality Life Services in Chicora, Pennsylvania Two of the men died from the overdose and all three were under Pressdee’s care at the time of the incidents, according to prosecutors. Pressdee says one of the men told her to ‘kill … Read more

Pennsylvania nurse accused of killing 2 patients, injuring another with insulin injections

A Pennsylvania nurse is accused of giving lethal doses of insulin to two patients, the state attorney general said. Heather Irene Pressdee, 40, of Natrona Heights, allegedly gave patients “insulin overdoses” as a registered nurse at Quality Life Services, a skilled nursing facility in Chicora, the Pennsylvania attorney general’s office said in a statement. press. … Read more

‘Obesity has a bad reputation’: Why it’s so hard for many to get new, expensive diet drugs that are covered by insurance

EMMAUS, Pa. — Doctors are finding that medications used for diabetic patients have been very effective for those struggling to lose weight. In fact, the FDA recently approved the same type of medications originally prescribed for diabetics, specifically for weight control. But the out-of-pocket costs can be staggering, for those with insurance that won’t cover … Read more