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Pennsylvania hospital brings back pediatric mental health services

After pausing services in January, the pediatric behavioral health unit at Sharon (Pa.) Regional Medical Center is open again, local news outlets reported Dec. 11. 

Deaconess names regional president

Evansville, Ind.-based Deaconess Health System has named Will Davis its Illinois region president. 

Healthcare spending hit $4.5 trillion in 2022: 8 things to know

CMS estimated that U.S. healthcare spending grew 4.1% in 2022 to $4.5 trillion, Health Affairs reported Dec. 13.

Cleveland Clinic continues international expansion, opens London facility

Cleveland Clinic expanded its existing international footprint as it opened a new outpatient center in London.

MUSC awarded $4.3M for rural health initiatives

Charleston, S.C.-based MUSC Health has received $4.28 million in grants to improve healthcare access to rural and underserved parts of South Carolina. 

25 largest health systems by hospital beds

Hospital bed counts can provide a granular measurement when assessing health system size.

NYC Health & Hospitals names 2 chief medical officers

NYC Health & Hospitals in New York City has appointed two new chief medical officers to serve at its hospitals in Elmhurst and Queens. 

New York governor accuses health system of 'misinformation campaign'

Valhalla, N.Y.-based Westchester Medical Center Health Network and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul are going head to head about the utilization of taxpayer funds from the state to subsidize healthcare, lohud.com reported Dec. 13. 

Nurses set to strike at 2 more Prime hospitals

Members of the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses & Allied Professionals are set to launch five-day strikes Dec. 22 affecting Prime Healthcare’s Suburban Community Hospital in Norristown, Pa., and Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol, Pa.

Rome Health sees $62M in projects over last year

With nearly $62 million in projects and renovations over the last year, Rome (N.Y.) Health has kept itself busy.