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Lassa fever: 6 notes for clinicians
On Oct. 28, Iowa’s health department confirmed the death of a middle-aged resident who contracted Lassa fever, a viral disease common in West Africa but rare in the U.S.
Memorial Healthcare System's new strategy to limit ED boarding
Hollywood, Fla.-based Memorial Healthcare System is opening a centralized care coordination center in an effort to optimize bed capacity and reduce emergency department boarding across its six acute-care facilities.
APhA calls for action amid pharmacy closures: 3 notes
The American Pharmacists Association voiced concern over the rising number of pharmacy closures, saying they threaten access to pharmacists, particularly in rural and underserved communities, according to an Oct. 29 news release from the organization.&…
Michigan Medicine cancer center gifted $50M: 4 things to know
Ann Arbor, Mich.-based the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center, part of Michigan Medicine, has received a $50 million donation.
US job openings hit lowest level since 2021
U.S. job openings dropped to 7.4 million by the last day of September, the lowest level since January 2021, according to data released Oct. 29 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Novant debuts pharmacy solutions company
Novant Health Enterprises, a division of Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health, has debuted a company aimed at enhancing retail, infusion and specialty pharmacy services across the Southeast.
Redefining patient safety: 6 ways to address harm in healthcare
Safety is a public health issue that affects not only the well-being of our patients, but also the integrity of our entire industry. Over the years, we’ve made incredible strides in improving safety standards. Yet challenges remain. And, as we broaden …
NewYork-Presbyterian wins 2 Emmys
NewYork-Presbyterian, based in New York City, won two Emmy Awards for Best Commercial and Best Editor in Short Form Content.
Why health equity's goal shouldn't be outcomes
Health systems across the nation are working to improve health equity for patients, but many systems approach the issue with an outcomes-focused lens, which may actually make equity harder to achieve.
Virginia hospital moves to Meditech
Fisherville, Va.-based Augusta Health will move to a Meditech Expanse EHR system.
