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Trinity hospital closes behavioral health unit due to financial issues

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby, Pa., closed its 21-bed inpatient behavioral health unit, effective Oct. 26.

FDA proposes pulling common decongestant from shelves

The FDA has proposed ending the use of phenylephrine, a common ingredient in decongestants, following an extensive review of its effectiveness.

FDA proposes pulling common decongestant from shelves

The FDA has proposed ending the use of phenylephrine, a common ingredient in decongestants, following an extensive review of its effectiveness.

Tufts Medicine's plan to boost 'brand experience'

Boston-based Tufts Medicine’s new marketing chief told Becker’s he plans to engage patients across multiple platforms and devices to boost the academic health system’s “brand experience.”

Tufts Medicine's plan to boost 'brand experience'

Boston-based Tufts Medicine’s new marketing chief told Becker’s he plans to engage patients across multiple platforms and devices to boost the academic health system’s “brand experience.”

Ex-'Sesame Street' exec to lead marketing for St. Jude Children's

Samantha Maltin, the former marketing leader of “Sesame Street” producer Sesame Workshop, has joined St. Jude Children’s fundraising and awareness arm as chief marketing and brand officer.

Ex-'Sesame Street' exec to lead marketing for St. Jude Children's

Samantha Maltin, the former marketing leader of “Sesame Street” producer Sesame Workshop, has joined St. Jude Children’s fundraising and awareness arm as chief marketing and brand officer.

Colorado hospital taps new president

John Tucker was named president of Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida, Colo., effective Jan. 2. 

Medical Properties Trust cuts Steward from portfolio, hits $801M net loss in Q3

Birmingham, Ala.-based Medical Properties Trust, one of the world’s largest hospital real estate owners posted a net loss of $801 million in the third quarter of 2024 ended Sept. 30, a 786% decrease from a $117 million gain during the same period in 20…

Tufts Medicine's CEO eyes risk-based care to boost physician job satisfaction

Embracing risk-based care models could ultimately lead to better physician job satisfaction by creating stronger incentives for health systems to free them from low-value administrative tasks, according to Tufts Medicine CEO Michael Dandorph.