Dana Weisshaar, MD, an advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist, has retired after serving as chief/medical director of Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara (Calif.) Heart Transplant Service for over two decades.
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240 patients evacuated after power outage at California hospital
A power outage in one building of Los Angeles-based White Memorial Hospital, part of Roseville, Calif.-based Adventist Health, has prompted the evacuation and removal of more than 240 patients, CBS News reported Aug.22.
Indiana hospital gives employees 'personal duress buttons'
In the first seven months of 2023, staff at Columbus (Neb.) Regional Health reported 100 incidents of violence, The Republic reported Aug. 20.
Minnesota hospital expands NICU telehealth services
CentraCare-Monticello (Minn.) Birth Center implemented telehealth services to care for infants in serious or critical condition, according to an Aug. 21 report from KNSI Radio.
Who are Epic's 2 'pals'?
Epic Systems launched its new “Partnership and Pals” program that aims to collaborate with various healthcare companies to integrate technologies that will expand the benefits of patients and providers.
Digital diagnostics company raises $86.5M, partners with CVS
Viome Life Sciences, a healthcare company creating digital diagnostics tests, raised $86.5 million in series C financing.
Why some hospitals are turning critical access
The number of critical access hospitals has increased by 446 since 2004 and as rural hospitals face a financial crunch, more could be trimming their services in exchange for increased federal funds.
Attorney, nurse, COO: Meet UChicago Medicine's Krista Curell
Krista Curell, RN, may be new to the role of chief operating officer, but she’s no stranger to the University of Chicago Health System. She’s been with the organization for more than two decades — most recently serving as its chief integration and tran…
Guthrie Clinic achieves Epic Level 10
Sayre, Pa.-based Guthrie Clinic achieved Epic Gold Stars Level 10 for a fourth consecutive year.
Which health systems have the most 'hospital-at-home' programs
Patients around the country increasingly have the option of receiving their hospital care at home.
