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Drug mix-up at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville leaves 72-year-old woman paralyzed, family says
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· August 19, 2026
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Key points The incident occurred at Ascension Saint Thomas, and the source reports that the woman's family has commented on her condition. A drug mix-up at Ascension Saint Thomas has had severe consequences for a 72-year-old woman, according to her family.
A drug mix-up at Ascension Saint Thomas has had severe consequences for a 72-year-old woman, according to her family. The woman has been left paralyzed as a result of the incident.
Further details about the incident are available from the source. The family has spoken out about the mix-up, but few specifics are known at this time.
The incident occurred at Ascension Saint Thomas, and the source reports that the woman's family has commented on her condition. For more information, readers can consult the source.
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Category: Local Published: August 19, 2026 Source: WSMV Reading time: 1 min
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