Valhalla, N.Y.-based Westchester Medical Center Health Network is to build a $186 million patient tower on its flagship campus, according to an Oct. 9 release.
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Walgreens employees walk out, pharmacies close in 4 states
Walgreens pharmacy workers walked out Oct. 9 in a non-union planned action, causing locations in Arizona, Massachusetts, Oregon and Washington to pause operations, CNN reported.
Illinois system makes 5 executive appointments
Evanston, Ill.-based NorthShore-Edward-Elmhurst Health has appointed leaders at the system level and for its NorthShore Hospitals group that includes Evanston, Glenbrook, Highland Park and Skokie hospitals.
Kaiser to cut dozens of jobs in California
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals has revealed plans to cut jobs in two East Bay cities and in Southern California, according to WARN notices filed in the state.
Yale New Haven acquires 26-location urgent care provider
Yale New Haven (Conn.) Health System has acquired PhysicianOne Urgent Care, which operates 26 urgent care facilities across Massachusetts, New York and Connecticut, according to its website.
Ascension taps 7 new strategy execs
St. Louis-based Ascension has named seven new strategy leaders across the organization, according to October LinkedIn posts from Chief Strategy Officer Amber Sims.
Cleveland Clinic to advise health network in Chile
Cleveland Clinic has established a joint advisory council with the largest private healthcare network in Chile to share best practices and strategic guidance around patient care and growth.
Michigan nurse assistant charged with neglect after patient's death
A former Michigan certified nursing assistant has been charged with neglect and falsifying medical records after a patient’s death.
New York systems to form 5-hospital entity
Ithaca, N.Y.-based Cayuga Health System and Arnolt Health are seeking regulatory approval from the state to affiliate as members of a parent company which would comprise five hospitals.
Prime sells California hospital
Ontario, Calif.-based Prime Healthcare is selling its 302-bed Alvarado Hospital Medical Center to UC San Diego Health for $200 million.
