Hackensack Meridian Health, based in Edison, N.J., has provided aid to hundreds of people affected by gun violence through an initiative called “Project HEAL.”
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2 human bird flu cases confirmed in Asia: WHO
Health officials have identified two human avian flu infections among a family in Cambodia, the World Health Organization confirmed Feb. 24.
The service lines 3 hospitals are maintaining — and why
Hospitals and health systems continue to grapple with financial challenges, forcing some organizations to close medical departments or end services at facilities. Now more than ever, leaders must stay focused on service lines with the most potential gr…
COVID-19 admissions up in 20 states: 4 respiratory virus updates
Overall, COVID-19 hospitalizations are decreasing nationwide. However, nearly half of states are seeing an increase, according to data tracked by The New York Times.
29 physician specialties ranked by happiness
Physicians’ happiness varies greatly by specialty, with plastic surgeons reporting the most contentment outside of work, a Feb. 24 Medscape report found.
Nurses at Northwell hospital withdraw strike notice
Members of the New York State Nurses Association have reached a tentative agreement with South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, N.Y., averting a strike.
6 US states without a top-ranked primary care medical school
Six states in the U.S. do not have a top-ranked primary care medical school in 2023, according to data from U.S. News and World Report’s ranking over 100 of the best medical universities nationwide.
New Jersey physician admits to selling medication illegally
Warren, N.J.-based podiatrist Joel Lerner, MD, admitted to using his medical license to purchase oncology medications to sell for a profit, the Justice Department.
FDA asks Pfizer to conduct RSV vaccine safety study after 2 contract Guillain-Barre syndrome
Two adults over 60 developed Guillain-Barre syndrome after receiving Pfizer’s respiratory syncytial virus vaccine candidate in a phase 3 trial. Now the FDA is asking the pharmaceutical giant to conduct a safety study.
California lawmaker calls for grants to help smaller hospitals stay open as they meet seismic rules
Small rural and district hospitals in California should not be closing their doors as they seek to comply with legal requirements linked to earthquake protection regulations, one state legislator said in proposing a new bill to stop such a scenario.
