Pittsburgh VA Medical Center Confirms 2 Legionella Cases, Keeps Care Uninterrupted
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Updated · WTAE Pittsburgh · May 14
Pittsburgh VA Medical Center Confirms 2 Legionella Cases, Keeps Care Uninterrupted
7 articles · Updated · WTAE Pittsburgh · May 14
Two patients at Pittsburgh VA Medical Center tested positive for Legionella, and officials said the hospital is continuing normal operations without interrupting patient care.
The facility said it treated, flushed and tested its water lines out of an abundance of caution to ensure they were safe for use.
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System said the medical center continuously monitors its water supply and has not detected Legionella in the water for several years.
Legionella occurs naturally in freshwater and is especially common in the Northeast and Midwest, including Allegheny County.
After a deadly past outbreak, why is Pittsburgh's VA hospital facing Legionella cases again?
VA claims normal operations, but staff report water warnings. What is the real story inside the hospital?