Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health, which has more than 2,200 care sites in 24 states, has announced four executive appointments since May 6.
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HHS to invest $15M in rural maternal health
HHS will invest $15 million over four years to address maternal health needs and disparities in rural areas of the U.S.
How a wearable is optimizing patient monitoring at Houston Methodist
Houston Methodist is using an FDA-cleared wearable to monitor tens of thousands of patients, which has led to improved patient outcomes and safety, Sarah Pletcher, MD, the system’s executive medical director of strategic innovation, told Becker’s.
U. Rochester Medicine Finger Lakes Health appoints chief nurse
University of Rochester Medicine Finger Lakes Health in Geneva, N.Y., has selected Gregory Hoffman-Fragale, DNP, RN, as its next chief nursing officer.
Munson Healthcare to make 'difficult decisions' as operational challenges continue
Traverse City, Mich.-based Munson Healthcare is continuing to deal with ongoing operational challenges and is in the process of making “difficult decisions” to ensure care for the community.
Alabama hospital CEO resigns
Mitchell Myers, MSN, RN, will resign as CEO of Opp, Ala.-based Mizell Memorial Hospital, effective June 7.
1 program, 50% fewer hospital stays for medically complex pediatric patients
In 2015, two nurses created a program to help medically complex children during emergencies. What they did not know at the time is the program would go on to improve care for those patients as well as save hospitals hundreds of millions of dollars.
New York system to build hospital under Hochul's 'safety net transformation program'
Buffalo, N.Y.-based Kaleida Health and Dunkirk, N.Y.-based Brooks-TLC Hospital System will work together to build a hospital in Fredonia, N.Y., as part of Gov Kathy Hochul’s safety net transformation program.
HonorHealth among 1st to implant new stroke prevention stent
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based HonorHealth Research and Innovation Institute is among the first facilities in the nation — and one of 30 worldwide — to use new stroke prevention stents, according to a May 29 news release.
UF Health Florida hospital taps interim CEO, chief medical officer
St. Augustine, Fla.-based UF Health St. Johns, part of Gainesville, Fla.-based-UF Health, has named Kerry Watson interim CEO and Huson Gilberstadt, MD, as chief medical officer, effective immediately.
