West Hospital, Palm Beach County

Palm West patient showed no problems until two days before attack on nurse, witnesses say
Stephen Scantlebury will remain at the Palm Beach County Jail prior to his attempted murder trial for the beating of Leelamma Lal on Feb. 18.
Her name is Leelamma Lal: Attorneys identify Palms West nurse beaten by patient last week
LeeLamma Lal, 67, is a nurse who has served at Palms West Hospital for over 21 years. Her family has hired a law firm to consider legal action.
'I was furious': Family outraged after nurse beaten at Palms West, 911 call raises questions
The family of a Palm Beach County nurse brutally attacked by a psychiatric patient at Palms West Hospital is demanding answers. 911 recordings, exclusively obtained by WPBF 25 News, reveal a questionable response from hospital leadership.
Palms West CEO decries 'unprovoked, senseless violence' in patient's beating of nurse
After a nurse was attacked by patient, Palms West's CEO said 'more must be done' to keep healthcare employees safer and called on Congress to act.
Palms West beating: Judge denies bail, house arrest for patient arrested in attack on nurse
Leelamma Lal, a 67-year-old nurse at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital, may lose her eyesight as a result of the beating she sustained on Feb. 18.
Man arrested after attacking nurse at Palm Beach hospital, deputies say
A man has been arrested after deputies with the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office said he attacked a nurse at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital on Tuesday afternoon.
'This is unimaginable': Palms West nurse's children react to mother's beating by patient
The children of Leelamma Lal, 67, of Royal Palm Beach faulted the lack of security they say led to the beating and may leave their mother blind.
Man accused of beating nurse at Palms West Hospital appears in court
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Judge denies bond for man accused of hate crime attack on nurse at Loxahatchee hospital
The man accused of brutally attacking a nurse at Loxahatchee hospital is headed back to court where a judge will decide ...
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Wife of suspect in brutal attack of Palms West nurse says husband was paranoid
The man accused of attacking a nurse at a Palm Beach County hospital will remain in prison until his case goes to trial. Stay ...
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Coastal Karma Brewing planning fundraiser for HCA Florida Palms West nurse
On March 29, Coastal Karma will host an all-day fundraiser for Lal, who remains in the intensive care unit and faces a long road to recovery. The event will feature raffles and gift baskets, and a ...
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Family of Palm Beach County nurse demands answers after Baker Act patient leaves her hospitalized
A South Florida nurse is at risk of losing both eyes after being brutally attacked by a psychiatric patient on the job<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...
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West Palm Beach police arrest murder suspect following woman's disappearance
According to a police statement, detectives with the West Palm Beach Police Department discovered blood spatter and droplets ...
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Nurse attack suspect Stephen Scantlebury appears in court, held without bond
The man accused of brutally attacking a nurse last week at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital was in court Tuesday for the first ...
Healthcare workers rally for protections following attack on nurse
Hundreds of healthcare workers clad in scrubs rallied for better on-the-job protection and security this weekend following an attack on a nurse at a Loxahatchee hospital last week. Health ...