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hospital_and_emergency_response

TOPIC: Hospital selection, emergency response timeline, medical staff searches

Summary

Kirk was treated at Timpanogos Regional Hospital. Questions were raised about not using the closest hospital. Israeli IPs reportedly searched multiple TRH surgeons in July.

Facility and Leadership

  • Hospital: Timpanogos Regional Hospital (Orem, UT).
  • CEO: Andrew Zenger appointed Aug 19, 2025; started Aug 25, 2025.

Reported Surgeon Search Activity (Israel IPs)

  • Steven Neeleman (July 18)
  • Robert Patterson MD (July 23–24)
  • Lee Trotter (July 24)
  • Lee Patterson (July 19)
  • Brian Gill (July 22)
  • Richard Rasmussen (July 14)
  • William Pugh (July 30)

Emergency Response Questions

  • Why TRH vs potentially closer facilities?
  • Who were the attending ER and surgical staff?
  • What life-saving procedures were attempted and documented?
  • Surgeon quote described the wound as an “absolute miracle” with non-exit characteristics.
  • Death certificate reportedly signed by hospital physician per public chatter; needs verification.

Open Items

  • Obtain official ER timeline (arrival, interventions, time of death).
  • Confirm staff roles and communications with ME office.
  • Review hospital security logs and chain of custody of any medical evidence.