Local residents and elected officials packed a town hall meeting on Nov. 28 to voice their opposition and ask questions about Mount Sinai’s plan to close its Beth Israel campus in July, The Spirit reported Dec. 4.
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From Gen Z to boomers: 10 cities attracting each generation
While Gen Xers and baby boomers flock to warm weather in Arizona and Texas, significant shares of young people are clinging to the coasts, according to a recent series of analyses from SmartAsset.
Millions of syringe products in chaos as FDA probes China-made devices
At least 60 million syringes and infusion pumps are in turmoil as the FDA investigates China-made plastic syringes that changed dimensions.
7 CEOs share exit plans as new year draws near
This November — with the end of the calendar year in sight — several hospital and health system CEOs shared plans to leave their roles in the coming months.
6 things to know about Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Cases of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have begun popping up both in the U.S. and in China, but experts say the outbreaks are not linked to one another and that the type of pneumonia-causing bacteria is not novel. Still, clinicians are being urged to stay aler…
Duke, MD Anderson uncover potential strategy for bone protection in cancer therapy
A partnership between Durham, N.C.,-based Duke University School of Medicine and Houston-based University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has led to the early discovery of a potential method that may be capable of protecting bones from damage during…
How inflation affects Cleveland Clinic, UPMC and Northwell
While inflation nationwide has fallen since its peak, health systems in Pennsylvania, New York, and Ohio still reported in recent earnings reports that they are feeling the cost of rising prices.
ChristianaCare names vice chair of surgical quality
Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare has selected Marcin Jankowski, DO, as its new vice chair of surgery, according to a Dec. 4 news release.
Tampa General pilots cancer genetic testing
Tampa General Hospital is partnering with digital health company My Gene Counsel to employ digital tools for genetic counseling and testing.
Why 2023 has been the year of labor strikes
This year has been marked by labor actions across the U.S. From coast to coast, healthcare workers have participated in strikes, citing concerns about issues such as pay, staffing and recruitment. The strikes have involved workers from large health sys…
