Three active wildfires started in Los Angeles County on Jan. 7, burning across thousands of acres and spurring tens of thousands of evacuations. Here are four things to know about the wildfires and their effects on hospitals in the city.
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SSM Health adds pediatrician, legal expert to board of directors
SSM Health has named Paige Bass and David Hartenbach, MD, to its board of directors, effective Jan. 1.
Joint Commission revamps survey process: 5 things to know
The Joint Commission has enhanced its survey process for 2025, after calls from member organizations to alleviate administrative burden with more modernized and improved tools.
California hospital COO exits for HCA Virginia CEO role
Nanette Logan, DNP, has been named CEO of Dominion Hospital in Falls Church, Va.
Mayo Clinic nurses vote to remove union
Nurses at Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont, Minn., have voted to remove the Minnesota Nurses Association as their bargaining representative.
Nurse, CNA charged in West Virginia patient's death
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has filed felony neglect criminal charges against two employees at Terra Alta, W.Va.-based Hopemont Hospital following the death of a non-verbal patient in January 2024.
California nonprofit buys Central Maine Healthcare
Lewiston-based Central Maine Healthcare will be acquired by Ontario, Calif.-based Prime Healthcare Foundation pending regulatory approval, WMTW reported Jan. 8.
Massachusetts Governor signs new law to close Steward-exploited loopholes
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed a bill into law on Jan. 8 aimed at improving transparency in the healthcare industry following bankrupt Dallas-based Steward Health Care’s exit from the state.
Earlier onset of Type 2 diabetes linked to increased dementia risk: Study
A study found a connection between an earlier diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes and a heightened risk of developing dementia, particularly for individuals with obesity.
Texas physician accused of impairment during procedures, license suspended
A Texas physician had his medical license suspended after he was accused of being impaired during several procedures, The Fresno Bee reported Jan. 8.
