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89 hospitals with 5+ Magnet designations

Of the 613 hospitals with a Magnet designation, 14.5% have achieved the Magnet status at least five times, according to data from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Diabetes prevalence rises among US adults: CDC

The prevalence of adult diabetes cases, both diagnosed and undiagnosed, has continued to grow over the last two decades, according to the CDC.

5 former Ascension hospitals rebrand

The former Ascension St. Vincent’s has rebranded as UAB St. Vincent’s.

5 former Ascension hospitals rebrand

The former Ascension St. Vincent’s has rebranded as UAB St. Vincent’s.

HCA hospital in Texas names COO

Valerie Newman was named COO of St. David’s Georgetown (Texas) Hospital, effective Sept. 30, according to a news release shared with Becker’s.

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.”