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'Ironic Twist Of Fate' For Arlington Hospital Nurse Fighting Cancer Amid Husband's Job Loss
Ketsia Kendall has spent her life caring for her community, and now it's time to return the favor.
The 33-year-old as the nurse from Prince George's County embarks on a difficult journey to recover from multiple medical maladies.
Last September, Ketsia, who has ties to Laurel and Temple Hills, was diagnosed with leukemia, according to a GoFundMe launched for her and her husband, Gregory Kendall.
"For the past three years, she has worked tirelessly as a cardiac nurse and patient advocate, earning several Daisy Awards for superior nursing excellence," the campaign launched by her sister, Eli…
Hospital Caretaker, 21, Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Patient In Falls Church
A 21-year-old hospital caretaker was arrested for sexually assaulting a patient, police said. On July 7, the victim reported they were inappropriately fondled on two separate occasions by Hektor Alvarez, their previous hospital caretaker, according to Fairfax police.
Authorities said this victim, who was receiving longterm care at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, required a caretaker's attention at all times due to their condition.
Alvarez worked at the hospital as an employee of Metropolitan Healthcare Services, and also worked as a medical technician at Virginia Hospital Center, offic…
