Charleston, W.Va.-based Thomas Health will soon become part of West Virginia United Health System by the end of 2022.
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Hospital for Special Surgery’s ambulatory surgery volume grows in Q3
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery saw growth in its ambulatory surgical volume during the third quarter of 2022, according to a quarterly report.
Walgreens bets on healthcare runs as easy as errand runs
Walgreens made healthcare headlines this week with its subsidiary VillageMD buying physician practice group Summit Health in a deal worth roughly $8.9 billion. The moves are all part of a bigger vision to make visits for low-acuity healthcare as conven…
HealthPartners appoints new president of Minnesota hospital
Bloomington, Minn.-based HealthPartners has named Nathan Pulscher as the new president of Olivia (Minn.) Hospital and Clinic, Willmar Radio reported Nov. 10.
Missouri hospital taps Stace Holland as new CEO
Houston, Mo.-based Texas County Memorial Hospital has named Stace Holland its CEO, effective Nov. 14.
New York hospital CFO takes CEO reins
Teresa Donohue — current CFO of Springville, N.Y.-based Bertrand Chaffee Hospital and its corresponding Jennie B. Richmond Nursing Home — will soon transition into the CEO role, the Springville Journal reported Nov. 10.
Woman pleads guilty to assaulting 2 Pennsylvania health workers
A 48-year-old woman was accused of assaulting two Penn Highlands DuBois workers after police said she became irritated while waiting to be picked up from the hospital. She pleaded guilty to aggravated assault on Nov. 8, Gant News reported.
Hoag launches $300 million expansion, renovation campaign
Newport Beach, Calif.-based Hoag Health is launching a $300 million campaign to expand its Irving hospital.
PeaceHealth Oregon nursing institute aims to train and retain
Vancouver, Wash.-based PeaceHealth has developed an institute to support nurses throughout their careers — and deepen their skill sets.
10 worst states for ratio of specialists per capita
There are more than 1 million physicians in the U.S., according to a 2022 Kaiser Family Foundation report. Some states appear to be more saturated with specialists than others. Texas, which is predicted to have one of the worst physician shortages by 2…
