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New combination therapy may improve leukemia survival rates: Study

A newly tested combination therapy showed a higher rate of survival compared to chemotherapy alone, according to a study published July 24 in The New England Journal of Medicine.

Vanderbilt's children's hospital expands transplant services

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tenn., is expanding its pediatric transplant services with the addition of pancreas and lung transplantation. 

Senate subpoenas Steward CEO, opens investigation

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee voted July 25 to subpoena Dallas-based Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre, MD, and investigate the bankrupt, for-profit health system.

Georgia hospital to open $20M maternity center to improve access

John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, Ga., will open a new maternity center in mid-2025 to broaden access to OB-GYN care in the region, the system announced.

Pennsylvania hospital quickly debunks viral Facebook post

A Pennsylvania hospital quickly dispelled social media rumors that it experienced a huge explosion July 23 — but not before dozens of people shared the post.

Minnesota health system, city take their fight to the media

A Minnesota-based health system has been sparring with a city over what the organization calls “misinformation” being spread by the mayor and other officials, the Grand Forks (N.D.) Herald reported.

Florida health system becomes Manatee Health

A Florida health system has rebranded as Manatee Health.

Walmart opens 25 new 'autoimmune-focused' pharmacies

Walmart has opened 25 new autoimmune-focused specialty pharmacies across the U.S.

Meet the leaders of the best healthcare employers for women: Forbes

Forty-six hospitals and health systems secured a spot on Forbes’ seventh annual America’s Best Employers for Women list.

New York healthcare receives $22.5M in workforce training

Twenty-eight healthcare facilities in New York will receive grant funding for training additional healthcare workers.