DuBois, Pa.-based Penn Highlands Healthcare has selected Trina Abla, DO, to serve as its next chief medical officer. She succeeds Russell Cameron, MD, who is rolling back his responsibilities within the system as he transitions into retirement.
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5 worst places for physicians, nurses to practice
The Northeast is home to some of the worst states for physicians to practice while the South contains some of the worst states for nurses.
Former Nashville hospital chief marketing officer joins healthcare marketing firm
Sherry Gibbs, the former chief marketing officer of Nashville (Tenn.) General Hospital, has been named senior vice president and managing director of Prairie Dog, the healthcare marketing division of Trozzolo Communications Group, Kansas City Business …
Ohio health system goes live with Epic
Akron, Ohio-based Summa Health partnered with IT consultancy Brightwork Health to implement Epic’s EHR system.
Hackers access Georgia hospital’s system network
Tift Regional Health System is notifying patients about an August data breach that may have compromised the protected health information of 500 patients.
Ochsner Health invests in virtual care company aimed at rural residents
New Orleans-based Ochsner Health has invested in a seed funding round for Hippo Technologies, a virtual care company focused on increasing access to specialty care in rural areas.
Domestic abuse increases heart attack, stroke risk, study finds
American Heart Association researchers found exposure to domestic violence was associated with at least a 34 percent higher risk for cardiovascular events and 30 percent increased risk of death.
Rising expenses pressure IU Health operating income
Indianapolis-based Indiana University Health’s operating income fell to $65 million in the third quarter compared to $88.7 million the previous year, a drop of more than 25 percent due to higher expenses from increased patient care and workforce invest…
Oracle Cerner to close 2 Kansas City-area campuses
EHR vendor Oracle Cerner plans to close two Kansas City, Mo.-area campuses, KSHB reported Oct. 31.
Dartmouth cardiology leader dies at 38
Cardiologist Lauren Gilstrap, MD, passed away Oct. 21 at the age of 38.
