California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration plans to invest more than $400 million to reinforce the state’s healthcare workforce and infrastructure.
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Ohio measles outbreak is over, health officials say
An outbreak of measles a few months ago has now been reported to be over, according to Ohio’s Columbus City Health Department.
90% of flu hospitalizations are patients who already have 1 or more chronic health issues
Around 171.8 million doses of flu vaccine have been given in the U.S. since the viral season began, according to data from the CDC. However, health organizations are still encouraging more adults to consider vaccinating against the flu if they haven’t …
Tuberculosis patient's treatment refusal prompts court orders
Health officials in Washington state have filed numerous court orders requiring a woman with an active tuberculosis infection to isolate and receive treatment, NBC News reported Jan. 3.
Tuberculosis patient's treatment refusal prompts court orders
Health officials in Washington state have filed numerous court orders requiring a woman with an active tuberculosis infection to isolate and receive treatment, NBC News reported Jan. 3.
Florida ophthalmologist buys medical office building for $8.9M
Ophthalmologist Shailesh Gupta, MD, has purchased Sample Executive Center in Pompano Beach, Fla., for $8.9 million, The Real Deal reported Feb. 3.
Viewpoint: Investment in nursing schools can help end the workforce shortage
With staffing shortages poised to continue, those in the healthcare space must continue to rethink strategies to address the issue. One place to start is by increasing investment in nursing schools, Bloomberg editors argue in a Feb. 6 opinion piece.&nb…
CMOs: 11 things your employees, colleagues want to tell you
On Feb. 5, hundreds of healthcare workers shared on Twitter the one thing they want to request from their chief medical officers.
Burst pipe prompts Boston Medical Center to temporarily close ER
A pipe that froze and burst amid record-breaking cold has prompted a temporary closure of the emergency department at Boston Medical Center, ABC affiliate WCVB reported. The pipe burst on the evening of Feb. 4, with the ED set to remain closed until Fe…
Nutex opens new Arkansas hospital
Houston-based Nutex Health, a micro-hospital network, opened up its 22nd location in Fort Smith, Ark.
