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UC Davis breaks ground on $3.74B hospital tower

UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, Calif., has broken ground on a $3.74 billion expansion that includes a 14-story hospital tower and a five-story medical pavilion.

Nemours Children's taps Hartford HealthCare exec for new role

Michael Sher joined Jacksonville, Fla.-based Nemours Children’s Health as vice president of facilities and real estate, a new role for the health system.

An untapped opportunity within health systems

Historically, health systems have undervalued the pharmacy department, according to leaders at Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger and Louisville, Ky.-based Baptist Health. 

Why women delay health screenings

While the majority of women recognize the importance of routine preventive health screenings, 43% say they have missed or delayed preventive screenings, including for cancer, according to a survey of 4,000 adult women in the U.S. cited by The Washingto…

Mayo Clinic, Epic collaborate on generative AI for nurses

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic is collaborating with Epic and healthcare artificial intelligence company Abridge to develop a generative AI tool for nurses.

The 10 most diverse medical, osteopathic schools: US News

U.S. News & World Report released its annual medical school rankings and ratings July 23, including rankings of the most diverse schools.

Top medical schools for 2024: US News

U.S. News & World Report released its annual medical school rankings and ratings July 23 after postponing them for the second year in a row. 

Allina's chief administrative officer exits 

Christine Moore has stepped down from her role as executive vice president and chief administrative officer at Minneapolis-based Allina Health.

Intermountain unveils $680M Colorado hospital

Murray, Utah-based Intermountain Health has unveiled its $680 million Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colo., which will replace the existing Lutheran Medical Center, according to a July 22 news release shared with Becker’s. 

Massachusetts woman sentenced in connection with hospital bomb threat

Catherine Leavy, 37, was sentenced in federal court for calling in a hoax bomb threat against Boston Children’s Hospital in 2022.