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2 anesthesiologists join Tanner Heart Care open-heart surgery team

Two anesthesiologists will join West Georgia Anesthesiology Associates and Tanner Heart Care in Carrollton, according to a Dec. 26 release from Tanner Health. Davoy Murray, MD, and Brit Lovvorn, MD, will join Tanner Health’s open-heart surgery program …

How virtual reality reduces the need for patient anesthesia

A recent study from a Boston medical center found that giving patients virtual reality headsets may decrease the need for anesthesia, according to a Sept. 22 news release. 

Cleveland Clinic gastroenterologist arrested for alleged patient assault

Cleveland Clinic gastroenterologist Omar Massoud, MD, PhD, was arrested this week after being charged with six felony counts, three involving sexual assaults on patients, according to a Dec. 28 report from Medscape. 

Geisinger College's School of Nursing plans to use $2.5M state grant to increase Pennsylvania's nursing workforce  

With an eye on increasing Pennsylvania’s nursing workforce, Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger College of Health Sciences will use a $2.5 million state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant to renovate its School of Nursing in Lewistown, Pa. This p…

New $400M California hospital takes initial step to fruition

The construction of a new $400 million hospital for Lancaster, Calif.-based Antelope Valley Medical Center was taken one step closer to reality following approval by the system’s new board of directors to set up a $50 million investment vehicle, accord…

30 health systems with strong finances in 2022

Here are 30 health systems with strong operational metrics and solid financial positions in 2022, according to reports from Fitch Ratings and Moody’s Investors Service.

7 recent chief medical, nursing officer moves

Seven chief medical and nursing officer moves Becker’s has covered since Dec. 21: 

Arkansas hospital names Stephanie Whitaker chief nursing officer

Mercy Hospital Fort Smith (Ark.) has selected Stephanie Whitaker, MSN, as its new chief nursing officer. 

8 hospitals seeking chief nursing officers

Below are eight hospitals, health systems or hospital operators that recently posted job listings seeking chief nursing officers. 

California hospital to close sooner than planned

Severe staffing shortages at Madera (Calif.) Community Hospital are forcing permanent closure sooner than expected, according to a report from ABC 30 Action News.