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Vermont hospital redirecting nonemergent patients
The 499-bed University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington is struggling to serve a high volume of patients and is redirecting non-emergent cases elsewhere, NBC affiliate WPTZ reported Oct. 17. -
Lake Placid ER closure plan reactions
The emergency room in Lake Placid, N.Y., could soon close, according to an Oct. 13 report from Lake Placid News. -
HCA Florida hospital damaged by Hurricane Ian reopens ORs
HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital in Port Charlotte has reopened its operating rooms and some additional services following damage from Hurricane Ian, ABC affiliate WWSB reported Oct. 17. -
RSV cases reaching 'seasonal peak levels,' CDC says
Hospitals across the country are seeing a significant surge of respiratory syncytial virus, NBC News reported Oct. 14. -
Froedtert, ThedaCare partner on 'micro-hospitals'
Two Wisconsin health systems — Froedtert Health in Wauwatosa and ThedaCare in Neenah — have joined forces to build two medical campuses including "micro-hospitals," the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Oct. 13. -
After Ian, Massachusetts team treats 500 patients in ED tent complex at Florida hospital
After Hurricane Ian, a team of 37 healthcare workers from Massachusetts treated 500 patients in emergency department tents set up outside of Sarasota Memorial Hospital's Venice (Fla.) campus. -
Illinois hospital remains open after kitchen fire
Smoke from a kitchen fire filled Peoria, Ill.-based UnityPoint Health-Proctor hospital Oct. 13, but no injuries were reported, according to the Peoria Journal Star. -
Prisma Health hospital plans $16M emergency department expansion
Prisma Health's Tuomey Hospital in Sumter, S.C., is expanding its emergency department by 13,000 square feet in order to accommodate more patients, ABC Columbia 25 reported Oct. 13. -
Atlanta Medical Center shutters ED; local emergency response times soar
Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center closed its emergency department Oct. 14 in preparation to shutter completely Nov. 1, leaving local residents worried and nearby hospitals scrambling. -
New Mexico residents to vote on new $36M pediatric psychiatric center
The University of New Mexico in Albuquerque is seeking a $36 million general obligation bond for a new pediatric psychiatric center, which the city's residents will vote on this November, KOB4 reported Oct. 12. -
Hawaii hospital turning away cancer patients due to staff shortages
Kealakekua, Hawaii-based Kona Community Hospital is no longer accepting new patients in its medical oncology and chemotherapy infusions clinics due to staff shortages, the Hawaii Tribune-Herald reported Oct. 13. -
OSF HealthCare hospital to temporarily close birthing center
Danville, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center will temporarily close its birthing center Oct. 18 because of staffing shortages, Commercial-News reported Oct. 13. -
Suvida Healthcare launches in Texas
Austin, Texas-based Suvida Healthcare launched Oct. 12 with a growth capital investment from New York-based General Atlantic and Town Hall Ventures. -
Ohio hospital transitions orthopedic care as it prepares to end inpatient services
St. Vincent Charity Medical Center in Cleveland is transitioning its orthopedic services to Akron, Ohio-based Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center. -
Influx of kids sick with respiratory illness prompts Broward Health to open overflow unit
Patients ill with respiratory syncytial virus filled pediatric intensive care units across Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Broward Health over the weekend, prompting the system to open overflow units, CBS Miami reported Oct. 11. -
Nurse calls 911 on ER crowding in Washington hospital
A nurse at St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale, Wash., called local fire and rescue workers to ask for backup in the overcrowded emergency room, NBC affiliate KING5 reported Oct. 11. -
Texas children's hospital opens infectious disease unit
Cook Children's Medical Center has built an infectious diseases critical care unit to better care for patients with contagious illnesses and prevent spread, the Fort Worth, Texas-based system said Oct. 11. -
Hospitals cut pediatrics to make room for more lucrative adult patients
Hospitals nationwide are facing unprecedented financial challenges and operating in the negative. As a result, many are opting to shutter pediatric units to make room for more adult patients, who are usually more profitable, The New York Times reported Oct. 11. -
Nearly 36% of US counties are 'maternity deserts': report
Access to maternity care is diminishing during COVID-19 in places across the country, according to a report released Oct. 11 from March of Dimes, a nonprofit organization. -
UAMS partners with Amedisys, Contessa for at-home care
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences partnered with Baton Rouge, La.-based Amedisys and Nashville, Tenn.-based Contessa Health to create a new care at-home option for Central Arkansas.
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