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Most secure jobs in America

Several of the most secure jobs in America can be done with an associate’s degree or high school diploma, according to a Jan. 9 ranking from U.S. News & World Report. 

Panel weighs behavioral intervention for kids with high BMI

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has drafted recommendations for behavioral treatment for children and adolescents with high body mass index.

Lifepoint names SVP of people services

Brentwood, Tenn.-based Lifepoint Health has named Traci Nordberg to the newly created role of senior vice president of people services. 

Red Cross declares blood shortage as number of donors dips to 20 year low

The number of blood donors in the U.S. has hit a 20-year low, the American Red Cross warned Jan. 9.

Ending the silence on healthcare violence

I began my career at the University of Vermont Medical Center as an emergency department physician over 30 years ago, and I now serve as the President and Chief Operating Officer. Over my three decades here, I have seen the hospital, the practice of me…

New Jersey health system taps 3 leaders

Holy Name, a health system in Teaneck, N.J., has added three people to its leadership team. 

Nurses secure new contracts: Where, what, how much and when

Nurses and other workers at hospitals and health systems have secured large raises and other contract asks recently amid negotiations with unions. Below is a breakdown of the raises, reported by Becker’s since Nov. 1. 

Cincinnati hospital $20M expansion to wrap this summer

Cincinnati-based the Christ Hospital Medical Center-Liberty Township, part of the Christ Hospital Health Network, is expected to complete its $20 million expansion late this summer.

Cleveland Clinic Florida urology assistant accused of filming in bathrooms

A former medical assistant at the urology department of Weston (Fla.) Hospital, part of Cleveland Clinic, is facing video voyeurism charges after being accused of recording victims secretly while they urinated, NBC Miami reported Jan. 8. 

HSS names revenue cycle VP

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery has named Denee Wolf vice president of revenue cycle, according to a post on her LinkedIn page.