Routine vaccination rates for children in the U.S. continue to decline, according to data analyzed by the Center for American Progress. It is a situation that has worsened since COVID-19’s onset.
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Arizona health officials warn about rising fungal infection risks
The Arizona Department of Health Services issued a notice Sept. 26 warning clinicians and residents to be on the lookout for a fungi-caused infection known as Valley Fever.
The healthcare workers with the highest suicide risk: Study
Relative to the general U.S. population, registered nurses, healthcare support workers and health technicians are more likely to die by suicide, according to a new study.
Wisconsin hospital to halt surgical services
HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls, Wis., will temporarily suspend surgical services Oct. 26, according to NBC affiliate WEAU.
10 most empathic health system brands
Ridgewood, N.J.-based Valley Health System is the most empathic health system brand, according to a survey by marketing agency Monigle.
Ascension outlook revised to negative
While affirming its default rating and $6.6 billion of bonds at “AA+,” Fitch Ratings on Sept. 26 lowered the outlook for St. Louis-based Ascension to negative from stable.
10 best, worst cities for women
Three of the best cities for women are located in California, while the worst are concentrated in the South, according to a new analysis from WalletHub.
Top 58 healthcare companies to work for, per US News
The best places to work in healthcare include one big health system name, according to U.S. News & World Report’s inaugural Best Companies to Work For by Industry.
Geisinger's chief innovation officer transitions to advisory role
Karen Murphy, PhD, chief innovation and digital transformation of Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger, said she will be stepping down from her role to take on a part time position as senior adviser to the health system’s CEO Jaewon Ryu, MD.
$10.3M medical supply facility coming to Tennessee
DePre, a medical supply company that DeRoyal, Premier and S2S Global formed in 2021, plans to invest $10.3 million in an isolation gown manufacturing facility in Powell, Tenn.
