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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
‘We forgive the perpetrator'; Palm Springs IVF clinic doctor speaks out, embryos saved
A day after a terrorist bombing annihilated a reproductive health clinic building in Palm Springs, the facility's doctor is sending out a strong message of hope and plans to rebuild. 'We will bounce back better than ever before,' Dr. Maher Abdullah of the American Reproductive Centers said in a statement shared with KTLA on Sunday. 'Helping families is our calling. Nothing will derail this project.' Dr. Abdullah shared that the attack 'completely obliterated' the clinic building and damaged the surgery center. Luckily, the bombing did not damage the embryos – which, on Sunday, were saved in a heroic mission by two helpers who faced entering the compromised structures. 'FBI agent, Chris Meltzer, and Assistant Fire Chief, Greg Lyle, realized the hopes and dreams of families were stored inside the fertility clinic,' Palm Springs Police Department Chief Andy Mills shared in a Facebook post. 'Both men braved the environment to protect the embryos from loss.' The chief's post explained how Meltzer and Lyle went inside, reestablished the electricity to repower the incubators and ensured that the cryogenic containers were intact. 'Then they went into a collapsing building to retrieve medical records so treatment could be given this week to couples dreaming of having a family,' said Mills. 'God, I love this profession and am honored to walk in the presence of giants.' As for ARC's treatment plans in the interim, Dr. Abdullah said they will see patients at a temporary location in Palm Desert on Monday, and they will have further updates in a Thursday press conference. 'We will return to our Palm Springs location once renovation is complete,' said Dr. Abdullah. Although no time estimate has been given so far on when the site will again be operational, Dr. Abdullah said that the IVF lab on Palm Canyon remains functional – a hopeful sign. 'We forgive the perpetrator,' stated Dr. Abdullah. 'Our focus remains on Life and Hope.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Al Bawaba
17-05-2025
- Health
- Al Bawaba
Deadly car explosion rocks Palm springs near medical center
ALBAWABA - In the affluent city of Palm Springs, authorities reported that a device detonated close to a medical facility Saturday morning, killing one person. The explosion prompted an instant emergency response and seriously damaged nearby businesses. The explosion happened in the parking lot next to the American Reproductive Center, which is north of Indian Canyon, at around 11:00 a.m. local time, according to municipal authorities. As police and fire personnel guarded the area, locals were asked to stay away. The medical center's director, Dr. Maher Abdullah, confirmed on social media that although the laboratory area of the clinic was unharmed, the office was damaged. He reassured the public that the blast did not hurt any employees. Dr. Abdullah described the occurrence as an unfortunate and unexpected event, saying, "A car exploded in the parking lot next to our building." He acknowledged the emotional toll of the event and offered his sympathies to the victims and their families. Just weeks after President Trump expressed interest in helping couples have children via IVF, a clinic explodes. The fertility clinic and IVF lab near Desert Regional Hospital in Palm Springs, California, has significant damage. Was this an intentional bomb? — Jere_Memez (@Jere_Memez) May 17, 2025 At the time, 37-year-old Santa Monica resident Nima Tabrizi was inside a local business. Before he hurried outdoors, he described experiencing a strong shaking. Suddenly, the structure trembled. It was a terrific explosion, and when we went outside, we noticed a dense cloud of smoke. "A bomb went off," Tabrizi said. Human remains were discovered as we drew nearer. It was terrifying. The reason of the explosion and the identity of the dead have not yet been made public by authorities. The purpose of the vehicle explosion is being investigated by investigators. Approximately two hours west of Los Angeles, Palm Springs is renowned for its opulent resorts and star-studded past. The local population, which is not used to such violent incidents, has been frightened by the episode. As the inquiry progresses, further developments are anticipated.
