Switzerland-based Hamilton Medical recalled 21,429 ventilators distributed in the U.S. because they might power off unexpectedly, the FDA said Aug. 30.
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Florida hospital boasts continued care through Idalia
As Hurricane Idalia travels through the Southeast, Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital said its preventive measures held up, including its AquaFence, which can block flood waters that are 15 feet above sea level.
Brain eating amoeba kills one in Texas
A Texas resident died after being exposed to Naegleria fowleri — the bacteria that causes a brain eating amoeba infection — from swimming in a lake in Travis County near Austin, Texas, according to an Aug. 30 news release.
7 health system leaders named Top Women in Marketing
Seven health system leaders have been named Top Women in Marketing by PR Daily.
UMass Memorial maternity unit closure plan continues to draw criticism
UMass Memorial Health unveiled plans in May to close an inpatient maternity unit in late September. The system continues to face pushback on the decision, now not only for its initial closure plan but for a follow-up plan on how access to maternity car…
Healthcare's most dangerous subsectors
Two of the 10 most dangerous job sectors in America belong to the healthcare industry.
One Medical CEO to leave company
One Medical CEO Amir Dan Rubin told employees Aug. 31 he plans to leave the company later in 2023.
6 CFO hires in 2 days
Six hospitals and health systems named new CFOs Aug. 28-29:
The 'Where's Waldo?' of pharmacy tech
Besides AI, one emerging technology is snatching the attention of Joe Burczynski, PharmD, which performs tasks in a manner similar to completing a “Where’s Waldo?” game with immediate success.
Ransomware attack not the only headache for Prospect Medical
Los Angeles-based Prospect Medical Holdings, a for-profit hospital operator, has been hitting the headlines recently for a ransomware attack it experienced Aug. 3 from which it is still trying to recover.
