Jacksonville, Fla.-based Nemours Children’s Health received a $7 million donation to fund its cancer research and support its music therapy program, according to an Aug. 20 news release shared with Becker’s.
Category: Patient Experience
Revised IUD guidelines fall short, physicians say
In August, the CDC updated its guidelines for intrauterine devices. Physicians said it is a notable improvement but leaves gaps, according to an NBC News report.
Do uterus transplants work? What the latest data shows
Results from an eight-year trial indicate uterus transplants are a safe and viable treatment for women with uterine factor infertility who wish to become pregnant.
1 dead after shooting at ProMedica facility
Toledo, Ohio-based ProMedica has temporarily closed its physician offices in Adrian, Mich., following an incident involving a self-inflicted shooting on Aug. 14, a spokesperson for the system confirmed to Becker’s.
Nicklaus Children's adopts novel ultrasound tech
Miami-based Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is now one of a handful of pediatric hospitals in the nation to offer intestinal ultrasounds for patients with inflammatory bowel disease. The ultrasounds reduce the need for more invasive procedures typically r…
NewYork-Presbyterian CXO: Star ratings rule the world, but what about healthcare?
In 2007, CMS started publishing star ratings on the web for healthcare consumers to review as part of their healthcare decision-making process. The application of those ratings now covers an array of hospital performance metrics including quality, safe…
Prisoner escapes UNC hospital campus
UNC Hospitals Hillsborough (N.C.) was on lockdown for a short period on the morning of Aug. 13 after a prisoner escaped custody upon arriving at the medical facility for care.
FDA recalls don't always remove products from the market
For other agencies, recalls mean removing products from the market, but with FDA medical device recalls, products are often allowed to stay in the market, CBS News reported Aug. 13.
4 hospitals' most notable PX initiatives this year
From real-time communication updates to bedside interactions, hospitals and health systems are increasingly focused on enhancing personalization to drive patient experience improvements.
2024 charts multiple 1sts in transplantation
This year has recorded numerous medical advances in transplantation, including a few firsts for the U.S. and world.
