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Rochester seeking $220K state grant for Mayo Clinic startup

The city of Rochester, Minn., is seeking a $220,000 grant from the state to fund a Mayo Clinic startup, the Post Bulletin reported.

SSM Health taps Oklahoma hospital president

SSM Health has named Stacy Coleman president of its St. Anthony Hospital-Midwest in Midwest City, Okla. 

'Poor leadership that doesn't care about the physicians': What leads to burnout

 Sixty-one percent of physicians said too many bureaucratic tasks contribute to burnout, according to a survey published Jan. 27 by Medscape.

Adventist Health moves to absorb secular Oregon hospital

Cash-strapped The Dalles, Ore.-based Mid-Columbia Hospital is moving ahead with plans to be absorbed into California’s Adventist Health network, according to a Jan. 31 The Lund Report article.

World isn't ready for the next pandemic, Red Cross says

Countries are underprepared for the next pandemic, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said Jan. 30. 

U of Arkansas for Medical Sciences appoints new chief clinical officer, names other physician leaders

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock announced Jan. 17 that Ahmed Abuabdou, MD, will take on the role of its health system’s chief clinical officer.

U of Michigan Medical School researchers link gut microbiome, body temperature to sepsis

Until now, it has been largely unknown what drives body temperature variations in response to infections like sepsis. Now there may be an answer.

WellSpan names senior VP to west region

York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health has named Niki Hinckle senior vice president of its west region.

Dollar General CFO to retire as retailer dips toes in healthcare

John Garratt will retire as CFO of Dollar General on June 2 after more than eight years with the company.

Novant Health using MyChart to address hunger in North Carolina

Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health is utilizing a MyChart tool that can make referrals for patients experiencing food insecurity.