Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center in Houston is halting its kidney transplant program days after announcing it would stop its liver transplant program, The Houston Chronicle reported April 9.
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Aaron Rodgers gifts $3M to California cancer center
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers pledged $3 million toward Enloe Health’s upcoming comprehensive cancer center in Chico, Calif., the Enterprise-Record reported April 9.
Dana-Farber retracts 7th study after investigation
Boston-based Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has retracted an additional study in the midst of an investigation into research that may include manipulated or duplicated images, NBC News reported April 9.
Wyoming system names chief medical officer
Gillette, Wyo.-based Campbell County Health appointed John Houk, DO, chief medical officer.
Why nearly 8,000 nurses left their jobs
The U.S. has an all-time record number of actively licensed nurses — 5.6 million — but hospitals are struggling to recruit and retain enough. To discover missed opportunities, researchers surveyed 7,887 nurses who recently exited the healthcare industr…
Pennsylvania lawmakers push state to approve UPMC-Washington Health merger
Members from the Washington County (Pa.) legislative delegation have called on Gov. Josh Shapiro to work with the state Attorney General Michelle Henry to help complete the merger between Pittsburgh-based UPMC and Washington (Pa.) Health System.
Amid Beth Israel closure conflict, bill seeks to reform process
Amid a community group’s efforts to halt the closure of New York City-based Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital, New York state lawmakers are considering a bill that would require public notice and public engagement when a hospital seeks closure, AMNY rep…
Illinois hospital adds strategy, medical chiefs
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields (Ill.) has added two new leaders, according to an April 10 news release shared with Becker’s.
Prime Healthcare wraps acquisition of 5 Medical Properties Trust facilities for $350M
Ontario, Calif.-based Prime Healthcare has completed a $350 million acquisition of five facilities in California and New Jersey from Medical Properties Trust, one of the world’s largest hospital real estate owners.
Study points to potential factor in rising cancer rates in younger adults
Accelerated biological aging may be a factor in rising cancer rates among younger adults, new findings from researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggest.
