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Bacteria that killed 3 infants at Geisinger Medical Center traced to equipment

Geisinger Medical Center in Danville said the process it was using to prepare donor breast milk led to the deadly outbreak in the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit.

By Michael Rubinkam/Associated Press

Central Pa. hospital searches for source of infection that struck eight babies, including three who died

All eight babies were born at less than 27 weeks and considered “very premature.”
By David Wenner/PennLive

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Pa. hospital where 3 preemies died seeking source of bacteria

Geisinger Medical Center in Danville has begun sending very premature newborns and some expectant mothers to other facilities while officials investigate, the hospital said.

By The Associated Press