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CDC panel recommends broader use of mpox vaccine
A CDC vaccine advisory group recommended the two-dose mpox vaccine for people 18 and older who are at higher risk, according to an Oct. 25 report from the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy.
Flu shot could reduce risk of Alzheimer's, related dementias
A growing pile of research is finding a positive correlation between vaccinations and a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, The Washington Post reported Oct. 26.
Top oncology hospitals, per patients and providers
Fourteen hospitals and health systems were named elite choice oncology centers by patients and providers.
How much 5 hospitals are spending on expansion projects
Hospitals in Washington, West Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia and Texas have all announced expansion plans.
Advertised salaries, vacancies for travel nurse jobs, by state
Job search engine Adzuna released new research Oct. 26 highlighting travel nurse jobs and their average advertised salaries and vacancies as of September 2023.
Surgery physicians per capita, by state
The District of Columbia has the highest number of physicians in surgery per capita at 68.8 in the U.S., while Idaho has the fewest at 7.58.
UPHS market president, CEO to exit role
Gar Atchison plans to step down from his role as market president of UP Health System and CEO of UPHS – Marquette (Mich.) in late November.
Wife of Florida health system CEO arrested, charged with nurse battery
A woman was arrested after police said she kicked two nurses at a hospital within Naples, Fla.-based NCH Healthcare System, of which her husband serves as CEO.
Vanderbilt clinical services executive to retire
Jim Hayman will retire as executive vice president of shared clinical services at Vanderbilt University Medical Center on Dec. 31.
California system taps CFO
Temecula, Calif.-based Southwest Healthcare has named Chris Tiongson CFO, according to his LinkedIn page.
