Elderly woman shows stroke symptoms at rehab center, Tunkhannock PA


An 80-year-old woman at a rehab center near West Street is showing stroke symptoms, including inability to speak and weakness on her left side. Symptoms began about 10 minutes before report.
Audio|Source: Susquehanna, Wayne, Lackawanna, Wyoming and Luzerne Counties Fire / EMS
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Blanney County, Station 1, NEC 33 Whiskey, respond, Punganic Rehab, near West St, Pung Canero, Cross St, Pusco and a half.
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Located in room 309, 80-year-old female stroke-like symptoms, unable to speak, left-side weakness.
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Nursing staff say this started approximately 10 minutes ago.
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Yeah, last response. Wyoming County, Station 1, Medicare 3rd, Whiskey, respondent, Tunkanic Rehab, near West St, Stunkane Borough, Cross St, South Carolina Ave, basically located in room 309.
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80-year-old female patient, stroke-like symptoms, unable to speak, left-sided weakness.
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For nursing staff, symptoms started 10 minutes ago.
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ALS[1] respond, 72020.
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ALS: Advanced medical response providing higher-level care for serious or life-threatening medical emergencies.
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Location mentioned:
Near West St, Tunkhannock, PA 18657
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