A press conference held Monday afternoon from the Lake County Coroner had some choice words about the hospital's failures—citing consistent issues leading up to her death.
CHICAGO — The family of a woman who was admitted to a hospital in Waukegan and later died after being found unresponsive on the roof last week is looking for answers. A press conference held Monday afternoon from the Lake County Coroner had some choice words about the hospital's failures—citing consistent issues leading up to her death. Concerns the coroner says she's voiced since 2023.Chelsea Adolphus, 28, was pronounced dead at Vista Medical Center East Thursday just after 11 p.m.
Her office says Adolphus was admitted to the hospital around 4 a.m. On Wednesday, seeking medical treatment and help. Around 2 a.m. the following day, she left her room and was discovered on the roof of the hospital nearly several hours later, wearing only her hospital gown. Staff worked to resuscitate and raise her body temperature for 14 hours before she was pronounced dead.
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