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CBS News
19 hours ago
- General
- CBS News
Greene County father charged with attempted homicide after baby hospitalized
A Greene County father is facing attempted homicide charges after police said he caused traumatic injuries to his 1-month-old son. According to court paperwork, 26-year-old Zachary Bryte abused his baby so severely that a physician said the boy suffered a skull fracture, brain bleeding, multiple rib fractures and bruising. The investigation into Bryte began on Sunday after police said the infant was taken to UPMC-Greene Hospital and later transferred to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. The physician told officers that the baby's injuries were consistent with major trauma. During an interview, police said Bryte told investigators he had fallen while carrying the baby on multiple occasions. Police said Bryte also admitted to often getting upset at his son. According to investigators, Bryte said he hit the baby so hard on Saturday that he fell off the bed and hit his head on a wooden object near the floor. Bryte also described sexually abusing the boy, police said. Investigators talked to the boy's mom, who said she noticed a change in her baby's health about two weeks ago. She told police about a fight she had with Bryte and how she "heard what she knew to be the sound of a head striking the bedframe," according to court paperwork. Bryte is facing several charges, including attempted homicide, aggravated assault, aggravated indecent assault and endangering the welfare of children.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Medics spend hours preparing to keep thousands safe at U.S. Open in Oakmont
The U.S. Open is less than two weeks away and first responders are preparing for an influx of people. Safety planning for the event has been a huge operation. In the case of medical emergencies, it takes multiple local agencies, plus a lot of staffing and planning, to be prepared. Advertisement Plum EMS Administrative Director Joe Festa is helping get those logistics sorted out. 'We are going to have to anticipate if the weather is going to be rainy, if it's going to be really hot that week and we've seen many past opens that heat-related emergencies impact us the most. That's just when people start dropping,' Festa said. Plum EMS is running point when it comes to the medical operations for the U.S. Open for the fourth time. They plan to bring in 90 paramedics and EMTs over the course of a week. In the last Open at Oakmont in 2016, there were over 2,200 people who were checked out by medical personnel and 28 were transported to hospitals. Medics said that was a low transfer number and credit four first aid tents that will be set up throughout the course, staffed by UPMC and AHN, for that success. Advertisement 'It is physicians, nurses and, obviously, EMS clinicians who are used to working in that emergency environment or where you get the unexpected,' UPMC Medical Director of Prehospital Care Dr. Vincent Mosesso. Staffed ambulances, staffed carts and even staffed electric bike units will also be on hand. 'I remember in 2016, as a bike medic, that last day I was going from patient to patient, starting IVs and pushing fluids, the cart would show I would get more supplies and go to the next patient as they took them to the first aid tent,' said Plum EMS Director of Operations Brian Maloney. He said it's a well-oiled machine that is the result of a whole lot of collaboration. Advertisement Medics ask for everyone in attendance to come with a plan, be prepared and stay hydrated. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
CBS News
5 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital nurses to call for "historic union election"
Nurses at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital will be calling for a union election this afternoon. The union for nurses and healthcare workers in the state says the substantial majority of the more than 1,000 nurses at Magee say they support forming a union in what's being called the largest organizing effort by nurses in recent history in Pennsylvania. Those forming the union would include registered nurses and advanced practice professionals including midwives, nurse practitioners, and others, who say the insurance executives' priorities are getting in the way of the needs of medical providers. The organizing efforts come as Pennsylvania faces the worst nursing crisis in the country and the union says there are nearly 20,000 empty healthcare worker positions, which was made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. The union says Magee nurses are lacking the staff and resources to deliver the care they want to provide to their patients and that nurses are leaving their jobs after years of unsustainable working conditions along with a lack of benefits and investments in their industry and say that UPMC, the largest healthcare provider and private employer in the state "has a moral responsibility and the resources to lead in finally solving this crisis." Magee has the largest Level IV neonatal intensive care unit in Pennsylvania and delivers half of all babies born in Allegheny County. The nurses officially filed their request for the election with the National Labor Relations Board earlier this week and are expected to formally call for a union election Thursday afternoon.
Axios
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Axios
O'Connor outlines priorities for next year
Pittsburgh's likely new mayor, Corey O'Connor, will focus on the little things, he tells Axios. Why it matters: O'Connor and Mayor Ed Gainey share many liberal priorities, but there are key differences that O'Connor says he will bring to the table, like how he will find a permanent police chief, his housing policy priorities, and how his administration interacts with the city's large nonprofits. Driving the news: The Allegheny County controller defeated Gainey 53%-47% in Tuesday's primary. With Democrats having a 5-1 voter edge over Republicans in the city, O'Connor has a good chance of winning the general election and becoming the next Pittsburgh mayor. State of play: As large nonprofits, UPMC and Carnegie Mellon University don't pay property taxes to municipal governments, despite occupying acres of valuable property within the city. For several years, mayors have struggled with how to get the nonprofits to contribute revenue to city coffers. Some, like Gainey, have sued the nonprofits, hoping the courts will force payments. Others have tried to work with them to try to secure a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT). O'Connor said he wants to get a PILOT focusing on the nonprofits paying for civic goods they also need, like ambulances for hospitals and transit infrastructure for students. "Let's get an agreement," he said. "We need more snow plows. If we can work something with larger nonprofits, some new plow trucks fit their mission." Zoom in: One of his biggest priorities is hiring a permanent police chief, said O'Connor. There have been five different chiefs under Gainey, and none lasted longer than 19 months under his tenure. O'Connor said he won't conduct a national search, calling it a waste of time. He said he will promote someone from within the ranks or is open to an outside candidate who already has experience in Pittsburgh. Between the lines: Gainey is pursuing a citywide inclusionary zoning rule that would require large developers to build a percentage of affordable housing on their projects. O'Connor said he supports inclusionary zoning for certain neighborhoods, but not citywide. He said he wants to boost all types of housing production, and said the city should help bridge financial gaps for developers so they can take advantage of more affordable housing tax credits. "We will be looking at opportunities for growth. We need affordable and market-rate units." Fun fact: O'Connor's late father, Bob O'Connor, served as Pittsburgh mayor in 2006, and, if victorious in November, Corey O'Connor would join George W. Guthrie (1906-1909) as the only other Pittsburgh mayor whose father was also mayor. The bottom line: O'Connor said his main goal is to focus on mundane improvements that could make the city more vibrant. He said there are scores of vacant properties in Pittsburgh that should be open to alternate uses, like art galleries, community events, and for small businesses.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Annual picnic held to thank first responders during National EMS Week
This week is National EMS Week, a time to thank our first responders. UPMC Hamot is doing its part in showing gratitude for emergency care practitioners with a free meal. 'Seeds of Hope' event aims to raise awareness on women's health research Hamot hosted their annual EMS picnic, where all local and regional volunteer and professional providers were invited for lunch. A UPMC representative said a free meal is the least they can do, as many of them help others make it through what might be their worst day. ECGRA invests in early childhood education, 59 centers awarded ARPA grants 'These folks are the ones that on a drop of a hat, the least convenient time or whatever it may be, are the ones jumping out of bed going to take care of people in their time of need. The professionalism they show, the competence they show with doing what they do is amazing,' said Don Holsten, senior manager of pre-hospital care at UPMC. 'And ultimately, what we want to do there is say thank you to them for what they do. They're the most selfless people around.' Holsten said if it were up to him, National EMS week should be every week, adding that we couldn't survive without EMS care and support. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
