Thousands of University of California healthcare and research professionals plan to strike Feb. 26-28 across multiple campuses and hospitals after eight months of bargaining.
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Trial shows promise of mRNA vaccines in treating pancreatic cancer
A recent study found that mRNA-based vaccines may help to delay the recurrence of pancreatic cancer by generating long-lasting immune responses.
Lifepoint taps medical group services CFO
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Lifepoint Health has named Laura Hinson as medical group services CFO, according to a post on her LinkedIn page.
Orlando Health to close 298-bed hospital acquired in October
Orlando (Fla.) Health will close Rockledge Hospital and four hospital-based outpatient departments, effective April 22, a spokesperson for the health system confirmed to Becker’s.
Dana-Farber names pediatric oncology leader
Kimberly Stegmaier, MD, has been named chair of pediatric oncology at Boston-based Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Top 5 cybersecurity concerns for healthcare in 2025
Ransomware deployments were listed as healthcare executives’ and cybersecurity professionals’ top concern for 2025, according to a Feb. 18 report from Health-ISAC.
100 top critical access hospitals, by state
The Chartis Center for Rural Health released its annual list of the top 100 critical access hospitals in the U.S. on Feb. 12.
Children's National taps 2 new chiefs
Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., has appointed Donna Anthony senior vice president and chief strategy officer, and Catherine Bollard, MD, senior vice president and chief research officer of its research institute.
5 healthcare strikes in 2025
In 2024, there were 359 work stoppages — including 356 strikes and three lockouts — across the U.S., with 36 occurring in the healthcare and social assistance industry, according to a report published Feb. 19 by the School of Industrial and Labor Relat…
Georgia system partners with Morehouse on care access: 4 notes
Albany, Ga.-based Phoebe Putney Health System and Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta have partnered with the aim of advancing care access and health equity.
