National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute researchers found adults living in rural communities have a 19 percent higher risk of developing heart failure compared to their urban counterparts.
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COVID-19 tied to largest single-year jump in heart-related deaths
During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people dying from cardiovascular disease jumped in the largest single-year increase since 2015, topping the previous high, recorded in 2003.
Samaritan Medical Group appoints COO
Julie Osgood, DrPH, has joined Newport, Ore.-based Samaritan Medical Group as chief operating officer.
Arkansas hospital names COO
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center has promoted Josh Bright, PharmD, to chief operating officer.
CDC names leaders to newly formed offices
The CDC has tapped leaders for two new offices crafted as part of an organizational overhaul to improve operations and incorporate health equity, Politico reported Jan. 24.
Pittsburgh City Council approves $115M debt relief plan
The Pittsburgh City Council approved legislation to use $1 million in COVID-19 relief funds in a plan that could forgive up to $115 million in medical debt for 24,000 residents, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported Jan. 24.
51% of cancer hospital visits were potentially preventable, researchers say
A recent study found that 51.6 percent of emergency department visits among patients with cancer were potentially preventable.
Maine cancer center resumes new patient admissions after staff shortages
Northern Light Cancer Center in Brewer, Maine, has resumed accepting new patients after being unable to do so for the last month, ABC affiliate WABI reported Jan. 24.
Maine cancer center resumes new patient admissions after staff shortages
Northern Light Cancer Center in Brewer, Maine, has resumed accepting new patients after being unable to do so for the last month, ABC affiliate WABI reported Jan. 24.
Tampa General partners with economic development council to expand research district
Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital is partnering with the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council to expand Tampa’s medical and research district.
