Ruth Colby, president and CEO of Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Ill., died Oct. 15, according to The Herald-News. She was 69.
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New 373-bed hospital opens in New York
Construction is finally complete for a new 373-bed hospital in Utica, N.Y., funded by a $300 million healthcare facility transformation program grant from the state’s Department of Health.
Detroit hospital locks down after suspect with gun reported
Detroit-based Sinai-Grace Hospital went on lockdown Oct. 14 after reports of a person entering the hospital with what they believed was a gun, Fox affiliate WJBK reported.
CFO is a people-focused role at LCMC Health
The CFO role isn’t just about numbers. Right now, it involves a critical focus on connection-building and workforce growth, according to JoAnn Kunkel, CFO of New Orleans-based LCMC Health.
Hospitals' brick-and-mortar paradox
Healthcare moving out of hospitals has been forecasted for the past decade with the certainty of death and taxes. But it’s brick-and-mortar infrastructure that continues to raise big questions and pivots for health system strategy, at least for now.
Sharp Healthcare creates AI assistant
Sharp Healthcare, based in San Diego, has created its own artificial intelligence assistant, dubbed SharpAI, to support operational staff, the San Diego Business Journal reported Oct. 16.
Divisional reorganization aims to streamline CommonSpirit structure
Chicago-based CommonSpirit said Oct. 12 its divisional setup will consolidate into just five regions as it seeks to “streamline the organization.”
A happy medium in a 4.5-day workweek
Companies across the U.S. strive to find the right work model for their employees. Some organizations have landed on a four-day workweek, hybrid work or fully remote work as employees seek flexible work schedules. At least one has found success with an…
Orlando Health hospital names chief nursing officer
Faye Collins, DNP, RN has been selected by Orlando Health to lead its St. Cloud Hospital as the new chief nursing officer beginning immediately.
Catholic Health names chief medical officer
Buffalo, N.Y.-based Catholic Health has selected Aaron Kalin, DO, as the system’s new chief medical officer, president, and senior vice president of its physician enterprise, Niagara Frontier Publications reported Oct. 16.
