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U of Maryland Medical System selects chief health equity officer
Baltimore, Md.-based University of Maryland Medical System has named Tiffany Wiggins, MD, as its chief health equity officer, according to a March 11 news release.
Pepperdine to open health college, offer nursing degrees
Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif., will open a health college in August 2025. It will initially offer two nursing degrees to students, with plans for other health disciplines to be added over time, according to a March 11 announcement shared with…
16 of nation's top health systems form AI clinical safety network
Leaders from 16 of the nation’s top health systems have formed a network dedicated to responsible development and use of artificial intelligence in the healthcare sector, according to a March 11 announcement.
Nursing group issues anesthesia protocols for weight loss medication users
New anesthesia guidance for patients taking anti-obesity drugs like Ozempic has been released by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology.
Why this CEO hasn't taken a vacation in 20 years
Executives across industries take varying amounts of vacations throughout their careers, and they have different perspectives on this topic.
Novo Nordisk working with global authorities to take down fake Ozempic: Reuters
Counterfeit versions of Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic are becoming more of a concern, both for the company and to global authorities. Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, the Danish drugmaker’s CEO, told Reuter’s the company is currently working alongside authorities i…
Novo Nordisk working with global authorities to take down fake Ozempic: Reuters
Counterfeit versions of Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic are becoming more of a concern, both for the company and to global authorities. Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, the Danish drugmaker’s CEO, told Reuter’s the company is currently working alongside authorities i…
HSHS moves up 2nd hospital closure
Springfield, Ill.-based Hospital Sisters Health System will close not one, but two Wisconsin hospitals on March 22.
Erlanger restructures leadership
Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Erlanger Health System has a new leadership structure following its transition into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization.
Providence leader solves staffing issue close to home
To get ahead of staffing challenges, hospitals should look to their own communities, according to Carl Hinkson, senior director of ancillary services at Everett, Wash.-based Providence Health & Services.
