St. Louis-based SSM Health, a nonprofit Catholic health system operating across four states with 24 hospitals and 300 ambulatory facilities, is embarking on a new initiative called “Project One.”
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Wildfires, winter storms strain US blood supply
Inclement weather across many parts of the U.S. has taken a toll on the nation’s blood supply this month.
OSF HealthCare names new chief strategy officer
Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare has named Emily Shields chief strategy officer, effective Feb. 2.
2 Northern Light locations to cut birth services
Brewer, Maine-based Northern Light Health has shared plans to end birthing services at Northern Light Inland Hospital and Northern Light Women’s Health, both in Waterville, Maine, effective March 1.
HCA's net income up nearly 10% in 2024: 7 things to know
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare reported a net income of $5.8 billion in 2024, up 9.9% from $5.2 billion in 2023, according to its Jan. 24 financial report.
Georgia HCA hospital CEO dies
Don Avery, president and CEO of Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin, Ga., died unexpectedly, the hospital said in a Jan. 24 Facebook post.
Health systems embark on culture makeovers
Health system C-suites faced with staff shortages, thinning margins, increased patient volumes and rapidly advancing digital technologies are igniting cultural transformation to spark innovation for sustainable operations.
Nurse practitioner pioneer dies at 104
Loretta Ford, EdD, RN, an internationally acclaimed nurse, innovator, educator and pioneer, died Jan. 22 at 104.
Moderna races to create norovirus vaccines
As norovirus cases increase across the U.S., Moderna is conducting a phase 3 trial with 25,000 participants to test its experimental vaccine, CNBC reported.
2 pediatric programs any system could adopt to improve care
Between 2008 and 2022, U.S. hospitals closed nearly one-third of pediatric inpatient units, but the demand for pediatric care has continued to rise.
