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.
'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.
How did Palms West nurse attack suspect end up at hospital that doesn't accept Baker Act patients?
WPTV asked Palms West for a copy of its policies on handling Baker Act patients, after a patient is alleged to have attacked a nurse.
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.
Man accused of beating nurse at Palms West Hospital appears in court
Stephen Scantlebury appeared in court Tuesday, facing charges of attempted second-degree murder for the beating of 67-year-old nurse Leela Lal at Palms West Hospital. Scantlebury, who did not speak during the hearing,
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.
Palms West patient who beat nurse suffered paranoia episode, witnesses detail at hearing
Stephen Scantlebury will remain at the County Jail prior to his attempted murder trial for the beating of Leelamma Lal on Feb. 18.
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 up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25Sign up for our NewslettersCourt records show Stephen Scantlebury is accused of brutally beating 67-year-old Leela Lal,
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'Attack evokes strong emotions': CEO of Palms West Hospital sends email to staff addressing savage beating of nurse
The CEO of Palms West Hospital speaks out for the first time following the attack on a nurse, addressing concerns and ...
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'ANGRY': Daughter, son of attacked HCA Florida Palms West Hospital nurse speak out, hire attorney
The daughter and son of Leelamma Lal, the HCA Florida Palms West nurse brutally attacked by a patient while on the job, are ...
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Palms West CEO decries 'unprovoked, senseless violence' in patient's beating of nurse
A nurse at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital was severely beaten by a patient on February 18th. The hospital's CEO, Jason Kimbrell, stated that "all procedures and policies were followed" and the ...
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Coastal Karma Brewing planning fundraiser for HCA Florida Palms West nurse
Phelps, who is also a co-owner of Coastal Karma Brewing in Lake Park, knew she had to do something to help. On March 29, ...
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'MORE NEEDS TO BE DONE': Letter from HCA Florida Palms West CEO addresses security concerns
WPTV has obtained a letter signed by HCA Florida Palms West Hospital CEO Jason Kimbrell, which appears to have been sent to ...