Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan confirmed the state surpassed 1,500 COVID-19 hospitalizations Dec. 23, triggering hospitals within the state to enact pandemic plans as mandated by the health department.
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TidalHealth pauses nonemergency procedures requiring overnight stay at 2 hospitals
TidalHealth is temporarily suspending nonemergency surgeries that would require an overnight stay at Salisbury, Md.-based TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and Seaford, Del.-based TidalHealth Nanticoke starting Dec. 27.
8 UMass Memorial Health employees injured in crash
Eleven people, including eight employees of Worcester, Mass.-based UMass Memorial Health, were injured in a crash Dec. 22 involving a shuttle and car, the health system confirmed to Becker’s.
33 hospitals ending services in 2021
Dozens of healthcare organizations have closed medical departments or ended services to shore up finances, focus on more in-demand services or prevent patient care lapses throughout 2021.
West Virginia hospitals call on public to help ease capacity strain
The West Virginia Hospital Association is urging the public to take preventive measures to ease strain on the state’s healthcare system and ensure critical care services are not disrupted ahead of an anticipated surge in COVID-19 cases.
New York updates list of hospitals halting nonurgent procedures
As of Dec. 17, New York’s list of hospitals ordered to halt nonurgent procedures due to limited capacity included 28 facilities, according to the state health department.
OSU Wexner delays some nonemergent surgeries
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Maryland passes 1,200 COVID-19 hospitalizations, delays nonurgent surgeries
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Cleveland Clinic extends nonemergent surgeries pause into 2022
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Maryland hospitals to limit surgeries once state hits 1,200 COVID-19 hospitalizations
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