When Generation Z workers look for their first job, college metropolitan areas are catching their eye along with major cities, according to a Nov. 23 workforce report from LinkedIn.
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New president named in BJC leadership reshuffle
St. Louis-based BJC HealthCare has named Ann Abad president of Missouri Baptist Medical Center. She will succeed John Antes, who was recently tapped for CEO of Carbondale-based Southern Illinois Healthcare, a member of the BJC Collaborative.
Should an older adult have invasive surgery? 4 things to consider
Researchers found nearly 1 in 7 older adults die within a year of undergoing major surgery, shedding light on the risk older adults face when having invasive procedures, Kaiser Health News reported Nov. 28.
Shingles infection increases risk of heart attack, stroke
Researchers from Boston-based Brighams and Women’s Hospital found shingles led to an almost 30 percent higher risk of major cardiovascular events over 12 years.
Hawaii hospital marketing chief appointed to incoming governor’s staff
Makana McClellan, the director of marketing and business development for Honolulu-based Shriners Children’s Hawaii, has been appointed to the staff of incoming Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, MD.
Viewpoint: Health systems ‘gouging’ Americans with anti-competitive practices
Hospitals and health systems are “gouging” Americans with their anti-competitive behaviors, and more steps must be taken to reverse such policies, especially at a time of rising inflation and economic pressures, experts said in a Nov. 28 opinion piece …
ChristianaCare business unit to market surgeries, services to employers
Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare has launched a business unit to market surgeries, products and services directly to employers around the U.S., the Philadelphia Business Journal reported Nov. 23.
UW Health not required to recognize union, board rules
The Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission has issued an opinion that the University of Wisconsin Health in Madison is not required to recognize the nurses’ union and collectively bargain a contract under state law.
Legacy Health says former employee stole patient information
A former lab employee of Portland, Ore.-based Legacy Health stole patients’ personal and medical information, the health system said in a notice on its website.
70% of US reports high or very high flu activity: 8 FluView notes
Thirty-five states and regions are now reporting “high” or “very high” flu activity levels, according to the CDC’s latest FluView report.
