COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Four local Forensic Nurse Examiners are being recognized during Forensic Nurses Week.
These special group of nurses are on the front lines of caring for victims of violence and abuse.
Victims require care from healthcare professionals that are trained to treat the trauma associated with the crimes that have been committed against them.
But Forensic Nurses are nurses first. Their first priority is always the health and safety of their patients.
Branch County Sexual Assault Services (BCSAS) operates out of ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital.
Patients are seen in a special, private room that is designated specifically for them, to provide safety, comfort, and confidentiality. The service has been provided for nearly two decades.
Laura Kopacz, RN, Lynda Hooley, RN, Cassie Tong, RN, and Lori Tipton, RN provide around the clock on call services for victims of violence in Branch County and the surrounding areas.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault or abuse, contact Branch County Sexual Assault Services in the Emergency Department at ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital at (517) 279-5437.
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