Salisbury, Md.-based TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Hospital could close its trauma center if state funding formula changes are not made, ABC affiliate WMDT reported April 18.
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Ballad Health evaluating $46M of additional debt to support capital expenditure
Johnson City, Tenn.-based Ballad Health is considering changing the terms of some of its current indebtedness and may add an additional approximate $45.7 million of new debt, according to an April 19 filing.
Oklahoma hospital evacuated for bomb threat 1 day after initiating lockdown
McCurtain Memorial Hospital in Idabel, Okla. — a community that has been under scrutiny since the release of recordings from a county meeting allegedly revealed racist and threatening statements — was evacuated April 18 due to a bomb threat.
U of South Alabama confirms $85M deal to purchase Ascension Providence Hospital
Mobile, Ala.-based University of South Alabama confirmed it is buying Ascension Providence Hospital in the city in an $85 million transaction that includes the hospital’s clinics.
One-third of infectious disease professionals may have conflicts of interest with drug companies
While the U.S. is facing a shortage of infectious disease professionals, new research has emerged suggesting that nearly one-third of them may also have some form of conflicting interest with drug companies.
9 ways UC San Diego is taking action on climate, health
Climate change is a factor that continually affects health determinants and increases infection risk factors in regions across the globe, according to the World Health Organization. San Diego is no stranger to the effects, and local health systems are …
Controversial North Carolina hospital project takes another step forward
Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist has taken a step forward in its controversial application for a new $246.5 million hospital in Greensboro, N.C.
Ascension Wisconsin urged to walk back labor, delivery cuts in Milwaukee
A Milwaukee council on April 18 passed a resolution urging Ascension St. Francis Hospital — part of Ascension Wisconsin — to reconsider the closure of its labor and delivery services, according to NBC affiliate TMJ4.
Piedmont names Marty Winn CFO of 2nd hospital
Atlanta-based Piedmont Healthcare has named Marty Winn chief financial officer of a second hospital.
Mayo Clinic backs AI diagnostics company that scans retina for cardiac, kidney disease
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic is among the backers of artificial intelligence-enabled diagnostics company Mediwhale, which closed on a $9 million series A funding round April 18.
