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OhioHealth leader promoted to CHRO

Columbus-based OhioHealth has promoted Tristan Hall to senior vice president and chief human resources officer, according to a Dec. 4 LinkedIn post. 

A 'critical juncture' for pediatric research: What's at stake and how hospitals can help

Like many fields of medicine, pediatric research faces a shortage of physician-scientists, funding and mentorship opportunities. The impact of this shortage could extend far beyond patient care.

ChristianaCare names chief clinical effectiveness officer

Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare named Varadarajan Subbiah, MD, chief clinical effectiveness officer.

10 health systems chosen for Alzheimer's fellowship

Ten health systems across the U.S. have been selected to participate in a new care initiative aimed at increasing early detection of Alzheimer’s disease.

EPA bans solvents linked to cancer, other diseases

The Environmental Protection Agency has banned two solvents, trichloroethylene and percoethylene, marking a victory for environmental and public health advocates, The New York Times reported Dec. 9. 

Kentucky system raises $125M: 3 things to know

Louisville, Ky.-based Baptist Health has raised more than $125.8 million in its largest fundraising campaign in the system’s history.

New Mexico system names CEO

Wayne Gillis, RN, was named president and CEO of Gallup, N.M.-based Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services.

Brown Health boosted operating margin to 1.3% before acquiring 2 Steward hospitals

Providence, R.I.-based Brown University Health, formerly Lifespan, reported an operating income of $44.7 million (1.3% margin) in the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2024, nearly six times the $8.6 million (0.3% margin) operating gain reported in the prev…

Judge blocks Kroger-Albertsons merger

A federal judge has blocked Cincinnati-based Kroger’s $24.6 billion proposed acquisition of Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons, ruling that the merger would reduce competition in the U.S. grocery market, Bloomberg reported Dec. 10. 

OSF HealthCare CEO to retire

Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare CEO Bob Sehring has shared plans to retire in April 2026.