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State health officials investigating medication mix-up at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Nikki McGee , as published by WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)
· August 19, 2026
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Key points The Tennessee Health Facilities Commission was present at the hospital to conduct an investigation. A medication error occurred at a hospital, affecting four patients.
A medication error occurred at a hospital, affecting four patients. The mistake involved administering incorrect medicine to these individuals.
State health officials are looking into the matter. The Tennessee Health Facilities Commission was present at the hospital to conduct an investigation.
Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the hospital's report of the error and the commission's on-site investigation on Wednesday.
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Published: August 19, 2026 ·
Source: WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) ·
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