Dorothy “Dodi” Purtell was named CEO of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fitchburg (Wis.).
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Catholic Health SVP chosen to head up MultiCare hospitals
Eddie Bratko was appointed president of Tacoma General and Allenmore hospitals, part of Tacoma, Wash.-based MultiCare Health System.
Telehealth firm files for bankruptcy
Let’s Talk Interactive, a software company specializing in telehealth, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Sept. 21, the Charlotte Business Journal reported.
Duke's health innovation institute targets racial disparities
At Duke University’s Duke Institute for Health Innovation, a group of researchers created an algorithm designed to pinpoint individuals with peripheral artery disease by analyzing diagnosis codes and their medical histories, The Wall Street Journal rep…
MemorialCare finance leader joins tech nonprofit
A former financial leader for Fountain Valley, Calif.-based MemorialCare has been named CFO of MCNC, a North Carolina technology nonprofit organization.
States with the best, worst childhood vaccination rates
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.
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.
