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Lurie Children's restores access to some systems after cyberattack
Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago has restored access to its email and phone after a cyberattack forced the hospital to take them offline, NBC Chicago reported Feb. 14.
The strategy behind Ocshner's new physician exec role
New Orleans-based Ochsner Health hired for an inaugural role, the chief community medical officer in November, naming Yvens Laborde, MD, to the new position. Now, two-and-a-half months into the job, Dr. Laborde detailed his priorities for bettering com…
Allina losses plummet to $352.6M, margin at -6.2%
Minneapolis-based Allina Health reported a $352.6 million operating loss in 2023, an 80% drop from the $195.8 million loss reported in 2022, according to financial documents published Feb. 14.
Children's biggest source of pain, trauma in healthcare
Needle pokes may be children’s biggest source of pain in healthcare and can lead to needle phobias as adults, NPR reported Feb. 13.
Advocate Health regional diversity chief to exit
Erickajoy Daniels, vice president and chief diversity officer for Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health’s Midwest region, is stepping down from the role.
California hospital CEO to retire
Sherie Hickman is retiring from her role as CEO of Sutter Delta Medical Center in Antioch, Calif.
Cleveland Clinic researchers discover elevated risk of brain bleeds in Alzheimer's patients
Researchers at Cleveland Clinic have discovered that the presence of Lewy body pathology in Alzheimer’s patients elevates their risk factors for certain adverse outcomes, specifically brain bleeds. The results of the study were published Feb. 14 i…
Northwell's first-of-kind healthcare high school to open in 2025
More information is now available about Northwell Health’s partnership with New York City Public Schools and Bloomberg Philanthropies to build a new healthcare career-focused high school.
Mark Cuban drug company unveils new offering for hospitals
Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co. now offers critical drugs in shortage to healthcare providers.
'Frustrated with where we are': Massachusetts governor talks Steward troubles, plan of action
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and her administration further addressed Steward Health Care’s financial troubles along with the state’s ongoing plan of action during a state public health council meeting Feb. 14.
