Wyoming is the most charitable state, with residents spending an average of 33 hours per year volunteering and donating nearly 4% of their adjusted gross income, according to WalletHub.
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Chicago hospital launches children's mental health program
Chicago-based Saint Anthony Hospital is stepping up efforts to support children and teens struggling with mental health issues through its new Supportive Psychiatry and Resilience for Kids program.
Ralph Lauren opens 3rd cancer center
Global lifestyle brand Ralph Lauren has opened its third U.S. cancer center, according to a Dec. 5 report from Elle.
Penn Medicine partners with Mark Cuban's drug company
To reduce medication costs and mitigate drug shortages, Penn Medicine is uniting with Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co., the health system said Dec. 6.
Cancer prevention, screening save more lives than treatment: 10 study notes
Prevention and screening were collectively responsible for averting 80% of breast, cervical, colorectal, lung and prostate cancer deaths between 1975 and 2020, according to a study brief published Dec. 5 in JAMA Oncology.
'Pharmacy deserts' emerge as drugstore closures spread: 5 notes
As major drugstore chains and independent pharmacies continue to shut down across the U.S., many communities are experiencing a rise in “pharmacy deserts,” where access to medications and healthcare services is limited, CBS News reported Dec. 6.
California hospital changes management
Stockton, Calif.-based Dameron Hospital has transitioned from management under Roseville, Calif.-based Adventist Health to Modesto, Calif.-based American Advanced Management, according to a Dec. 6 news release shared with Becker’s.
Feds secure IV fluids from South Korea
The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response has partnered with SLI Medical to ship 41,000 cases of IV fluids to the U.S. to help mitigate an ongoing shortage exacerbated by disruptions at a Baxter plant in North Carolina.
Houston Methodist names chief academic officer
Houston Methodist has named Jenny Chang, MD, as the next president and CEO of its academic institute and systemwide chief academic officer.
OHSU children's hospital receives historic $16M gift: 5 things to know
Oregon Health & Science University’s Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland has received a $16 million gift to establish a clinic for pediatric neuromuscular disorders.
