KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Bronson Methodist Hospital has confirmed that a patient who was recently hospitalized there was diagnosed with Legionnaires’ Disease, prompting an investigation with state and local health officials and mitigation efforts inside the hospital.
In a statement sent to News Channel 3, Bronson said the diagnosis involves a single patient and emphasized that it believes the risk of exposure to others is low. Still, questions remain about the hospital’s water system, patient notifications, and the steps being taken to prevent additional cases.
The statement is as follows:…