The first case of H5N1 virus in a pig in the U.S. was detected, raising concerns for scientists and public health officials, The Washington Post reported Oct. 30.
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Yale New Haven Hospital wins $125K as Magnet award recipient
The American Nurses Credentialing Center has named Yale New Haven Hospital in Connecticut as the winner of the 2024 ANCC Magnet Prize, earning the hospital a $125,000 award it will use to advance the development of a patient experience tool to improve …
How an introverted CEO led her health system through its 'crucible moment'
In a rare achievement among health systems, Gardner, Mass.-based Heywood Healthcare successfully emerged from bankruptcy on Sept. 31 as a standalone entity, with its original leadership team intact.
UPMC hikes pay for nearly 23,000 nurses
Pittsburgh-based UPMC is raising starting compensation for new registered nurses, according to a chart the health system shared with Becker’s.
HCA Houston hospital taps COO
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood in Texas has appointed Adrian Moren0 as COO, effective Nov. 18.
Device maker files for bankruptcy: 4 notes
Exactech, a Gainesville, Fla.-based medical device maker, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Oct. 29 and has entered a restructuring agreement to sell its assets to a group of existing investors.
CarePoint, Hudson Regional affiliation moves forward: 5 things to know
Plans for Jersey City, N.J.-based CarePoint Health and Hudson Regional Hospital in Secaucus, N.J., to affiliate under management services organization Hudson Health System have moved forward.
Holy Cross Health names medical group president
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Holy Cross Health has appointed a new leader for its medical group and hospital.
Atlantic Health's proposed $1B New Jersey hospital expansion: 6 updates
Morristown, N.J.-based Atlantic Health System shared plans for its nearly $1 billion hospital expansion project at an Oct. 29 town hall after local officials requested more time before public engagement.
Wyoming hospital to cut labor, delivery services
Evanston (Wyo.) Regional Hospital will discontinue its labor and delivery services Dec. 30.
