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2022 Eisenberg Awards recognize commitment to care quality, patient safety  

Recipients of the 2022 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards, which spotlight novel healthcare, were announced Jan. 24 by The Joint Commission and National Quality Forum. 

4 nurses making headlines on and off the job

Here are four nurses who have made headlines for their leadership efforts on and off the job since January 1: 

California health system rebrands

Ventura, Calif.-based Community Memorial Health System has rebranded as Community Memorial Healthcare.

Cincinnati Children's opens first mental health center for congestive heart failure patients

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is opening a first-of-its-kind mental health center for families affected by congenital heart disease.

Cincinnati Children's opens first mental health center for congestive heart failure patients

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is opening a first-of-its-kind mental health center for families affected by congenital heart disease.

AGA invests in endoscopic ultrasound device company

Medical device company EndoSound has received an investment from the American Gastroenterological Association’s venture capital fund to expand and improve its endoscopic ultrasound technology. 

Trinity Health, Strive Health partner on kidney care

Trinity Health and Strive Health have partnered to deliver kidney care for Loyola Physician Partners patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease.

American Vision Partners opens Arizona ASC

Physician services organization American Vision Partners has opened a new ASC, West Valley Peaks, in Sun City, Ariz. 

Pennsylvania lawmakers pitch $575M medical debt relief plan

A group of Pennsylvania state lawmakers has introduced a bill in partnership with RIP Medical Debt that could relieve up to $575 million for eligible residents, CBS affiliate WTAJ reported Jan. 23. 

Surgeon Dr. John Burgers to join Florida Urology Center

John Burgers, MD, has joined Florida Urology Center, an affiliate of US Urology Partners, one of the country’s leading providers in urological care.