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Medical supply sterilizer to close in Tennessee

Sterilization Services plans to close its flagship site in Memphis, Tenn., which sterilizes medical equipment, by April 30, 2024, according to the Southern Environmental Law Center.

3 digital health bankruptcies

As digital health funding has declined since the COVID-19 era, some former digital health unicorns have been forced to file for bankruptcy.

Froedtert Health COO Mark Behl resigns

Mark Behl, executive vice president and COO at Milwaukee-based Froedtert Health, has resigned from his position effective Sept. 1.

Texas Hospital names chief nursing officer

St. David’s Georgetown (Texas) Hospital has named Jonelle Thomas, MSN, RN, as its new chief nursing officer, according to an Aug. 31 news release shared with Becker’s.

'It's like conducting an orchestra': Catholic Health's new CEO on leadership post-pandemic

Joyce Markiewicz, RN, became the fifth president and CEO in Buffalo, N.Y.-based Catholic Health’s 25-year history Sept. 1, and she brings a wealth of experience to her new role.

CDC updates risk assessment on BA.2.86

The CDC updated its risk assessment on distant omicron relative BA.2.86 on Aug. 30, saying the strain — which has concerned experts over the large number of mutations it carries — has been detected in at least four states. 

3 CFO exits in August

Advocate Health executive vice president and CFO, Anthony DeFurio, has resigned, according to an Aug. 28 voluntary disclosure from the Charlotte, N.C.-based system.

Is rudeness here to stay?

A spike in rude behavior emerged as one of the pandemic’s many societal consequences and has not receded alongside the public health crisis. 

Patients cancel appointments at Ohio hospital over rumors of Legionnaires' outbreak

Patients have been canceling appointments at Chillicothe, Ohio-based Adena Regional Medical Center over rumors and concerns about a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak, which the health system has since described as “misinformation.” 

HCA Health Midwest names AVP of community engagement 

Overland Park, Kan.-based HCA Midwest Health has appointed Allie Krass associate vice president of community engagement, effective Aug. 31.