Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock announced the appointment of Heather Cherry, DNP, RN, as its new vice president and chief nursing officer, according to a May 3 news release.
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Weight loss drugs can lead to loss of muscle mass
Drugs prescribed for weight loss including Wegovy and Ozempic could lead to loss of muscle mass, CBS News reported May 3.
HCA hospital in California names CEO
Saba Habis, MD, was named CEO of West Hills (Calif.) Hospital, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare.
Florida passes PBM regulation bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Prescription Drug Reform Act on May 3 to limit pharmacy benefit manager practices and hold “Big Pharma accountable.”
$7M gift to fund 200+ nursing scholarships at University of Maryland School of Nursing
The University of Maryland School of Nursing has received a $7 million gift that will fund 218 nursing scholarships over the next four years, the Baltimore-based school said May 3.
Novo Nordisk to curb Wegovy supply amid demand hike
Demand for Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs has been high for months. Because of this trend, the drug’s maker, Novo Nordisk, said May 4 it will decrease its output.
Physicians, nurses urge lawmakers to prioritize violence in hospitals
The American College of Emergency Physicians and the Emergency Nurses Association are calling for legislators to pass two bills that would address workplace violence and mental health access, according to a May 3 news release from the organizations.
'This is ours to lose': Why Ardent Health Services went virtual for nurses
When patients are admitted to the emergency room at Albuquerque, N.M.-based Lovelace Medical Center, they have their intakes done by nurses who aren’t in the same room — or even building.
Viewpoint: How to reduce nurse suicides
Nurses have a higher rate of suicide than the general population and often go without mental health treatment due to stigma and regulatory requirements, Judy Davidson, DNP, RN, a nurse scientist at the University of California San Diego, said in a May …
AdventHealth hospital names chief medical officer
AdventHealth Daytona Beach in Florida has selected David Sinclair, MD, as its chief medical officer, effective May 21.
