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Immigrant health workers fear they can't escape contracts

Immigrants hired to yearslong contracts to fill thousands of U.S. healthcare roles said they are paid less than their co-workers, deceived about benefits such as free housing and, if they try to leave, threatened with tens of thousands in debt, NBC New…

3rd death reported in fungal meningitis outbreak

The CDC has confirmed a third death in a fungal meningitis outbreak linked to two surgery clinics in a Mexico border city. 

UCHealth, Centura hospitals waive patient costs for Club Q shooting victims

Victims of the Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs will not bear responsibility for their patient bills — Aurora, Colo.-based UCHealth and Centennial, Colo.-based Centura Health are assuming that cost, The Gazette reported June 5. 

17% of staff nursing jobs remain vacant in Missouri, report finds

Missouri hospitals continue to struggle with attracting and retaining staff, with turnover and vacancy rates among nurses and other surveyed professions exceeding all survey years other than 2021, according to new research from the Missouri Hospital As…

Harris Health to pitch $2.5B bond for new hospital, expanded services

Bellaire, Texas-based Harris Health System on June 6 will pitch a $2.5 billion bond proposal to Harris County commissioners that would earmark funds for hospital upgrades, the development of a new $1.6 billion hospital and expand services at community …

Texas bans gender-affirming care for minors

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation into law June 2 that bars minors from receiving puberty blockers, hormone therapies and gender transition surgery. 

Marshfield Clinic to start construction on Dickinson cancer center

Marshfield (Wis.) Clinic is set to start construction on a new cancer facility after pledging an investment of $26 million in the former Dickinson County Healthcare System, the Daily Press said June 5.

Geisinger lays off 47 amid restructuring

Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger Health has laid off 47 employees from its IT department, pennlive.com reported June 4.

US representatives ask for layoff data from Ochsner

Two members of Congress are requesting data regarding layoffs at New Orleans-based Ochsner Health to ensure the move did not disproportionately affect women or minority communities.

Man charged in killing of DMC nurse

A Michigan man has been charged in connection with the carjacking and murder of his ex-girlfriend and Detroit Medical Center nurse, Patrice Wilson, the Detroit Free Press reported June 1.