Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, along with the City Colleges of Chicago, the University of Chicago, and the University of Chicago Medical Center, have shared plans to expand healthcare programs and facilities on the city’s South Side.
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HCA Florida hospital opens freestanding ED, adds 20 positions
Sanford-based HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, opened its new $15 million HCA Florida Casselberry (Fla.) Emergency freestanding emergency room March 4.
NP arrested for prescribing thousands of pills while unemployed
A nurse practitioner is accused of writing fake prescriptions for thousands of oxycodone pills while unemployed, TribLive reported March. 4.
Miami cancer center gets $50M gift
Miami-based Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center received a $50 million gift from Kenneth Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel and founder of Griffin Catalyst.
Post-Change hack, hospital pharmacies ask for paused audits
As hospital pharmacies try to recover from a nationwide disruption in their claims and e-prescribing technology, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists is urging HHS to take action.
6 patients accuse Sutter Health technician of sexual assault
Six women who received ultrasounds between 2020 and 2022 at Sutter Health’s Memorial Hospital in Los Banos, Calif., allege an ultrasound technician sexually assaulted them. Despite complaints and two police investigations, the technician remained emplo…
Ozempic cuts risk of kidney problems in diabetes patients: New data
Novo Nordisk released results from a clinical trial March 5 that showed Ozempic reduced the risk of kidney disease-related events in patients with Type 2 diabetes.
Hackers behind Change Healthcare breach get $22M
The cybercriminal organization responsible for hacking UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare has received a multimillion dollar payment in bitcoins, according to Reuters.
23 states reporting measles cases
Measles activity is rising nationwide, with nearly half of states reporting new cases in 2024, CDC data shows.
Ascension's chief digital officer expands role
St. Louis-based Ascension named Raj Mohan senior vice president and chief marketing and digital experience officer in early March.
