Supporting nurses and promoting their well-being was a top priority for chief nursing officers this year amid workforce shortages and ongoing pandemic stressors.
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Which health systems have signed on to Northwell's gun safety campaign?
Eighty-five health systems are participating in a gun safety campaign aimed at reducing the epidemic of gun deaths across the country.
AHA taps WakeMed Health's former chief medical officer to serve in new executive role
The American Hospital Association has selected Chris DeRienzo, MD, to serve as senior vice president and chief physician executive — a newly created role in which he will oversee the organization’s physician leadership agenda.
Massachusetts physician arrested for assaulting police officer, involvement in Capitol riot
Jacquelyn Starer, MD, of Ashland, Mass., was arrested on felony charges for her involvement during the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol, including assaulting law enforcement, ABC affiliate WCVB reported Dec. 20.
Researchers find possible genetic cause for MIS-C
A new study suggests there may be an underlying genetic cause for why some children develop a rare but serious inflammatory condition known as multisystem inflammatory syndrome, or MIS-C, after a COVID-19 infection.
Virginia hospitals rebrand, move to Epic EHR after acquisition by UVA Health
A group of Virginia hospitals rebranded and transitioned to an Epic EHR after their recent acquisition by Charlottesville, Va.-based UVA Health.
Investment partners plan $58M medical center in rural North Dakota
Stroudwater Associates and Greater Commercial Lending secured a $58 million investment to build a multispecialty medical center in Cando, N.D.
Health agencies with biggest budget gains in the $1.7 trillion spending bill
Lawmakers rolled out a roughly $1.7 trillion year-end spending bill Dec. 20, with funds earmarked for health agencies and some new investments that intersect with the work of hospitals and health systems.
2 women sue Colorado hospital over alleged sexual assault while unconscious
Two women who police say were sexually assaulted by a nurse and filmed while unconscious in the intensive care unit are suing the Colorado hospital where the alleged incidents took place, the Denver Post reported Dec. 21.
Lifepoint, Dignity open new Arizona rehab hospital
San Francisco-based Dignity Health and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Brentwood, Tenn.-based Lifepoint Health, are opening Dignity East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, a 40-bed rehabilitation hospital in Gilbert, Ariz.
