Nurse Arrested at Wellstar North Fulton Hospital for Robbery and Elder Abuse of Patients
Stephanie Phillips-Siwiec, a 54-year-old nurse at Wellstar North Fulton Hospital in Woodstock, was arrested and charged with felony robbery and elder abuse after allegedly stealing jewelry from at least three patients, including a 95-year-old woman. Initially arrested on multiple theft counts on Saturday, she was charged with additional offenses on Wednesday, including three counts of elder abuse and robbery, and was released on a $140,000 bond. Wellstar Health System has placed Phillips-Siwiec on administrative leave and stated that they are cooperating with the investigation while emphasizing their commitment to patient safety.