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New Hampshire hospital taps 3rd interim CEO from retirement

Claremont, N.H.-based Valley Regional Hospital has named Steve Gordon interim CEO. He exited retirement to take the job, Valley News reported Jan. 13. 

Physicians struggle to treat patients who lace opioids with animal tranquilizer

Physicians aren’t sure how to treat the growing number of patients who take opioids laced with xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, because of its slim number of withdrawal treatments, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Jan. 17. 

47% of physicians are 55 or older: 8 things to know about the physician workforce

Of active physicians in the U.S. in 2021, 46.7 percent were 55 or older, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges’ “2022 Physician Specialty Data Report.”

Steward hospital names chief nursing officer

St. Joseph Medical Center in Houston has named Michelle Ziakas, MSN, RN, chief nursing officer, the hospital said Jan. 17.

Dr. Lucio Gordan reappointed president of Florida cancer institute

Fort Myers-based Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute reappointed Dr. Lucio Gordan president and managing physician.

First lady Jill Biden diagnosed with skin cancer

First lady Jill Biden has been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, a common and treatable form of skin cancer, NBC affiliate KCRA3 reported Jan. 16.

Amazon Clinic offering COVID-19 treatment

Amazon Clinic, the online healthcare service launched by Amazon in November, is now offering COVID-19 treatment plans. 

Cleveland Clinic Martin Health adds 3 physicians to Digestive Disease Services Institute

Stuart, Fla.-based Cleveland Clinic Martin Health has added three physicians to its Digestive Disease Services Institute.

Canon Medical strikes partnership focused on cardiovascular imaging

Tustin, Calif.-based Canon Medical Systems, a diagnostic solutions developer focused on cardiovascular health, has partnered with cloud-based imaging platform Sclmage to accelerate innovation. 

Chief marketing officers on the move: 3 new appointments

The following marketing executive moves have been reported by Becker’s Hospital Review since Jan. 9: