Bakersfield, Calif.-based Kern Medical opened a pediatric emergency department Nov. 12. The new unit contains four dedicated pediatric treatment rooms equipped with cardiac monitoring and pediatric-sized medical equipment. The project was funded by the California Health Facilities Financing Authority. Kern…
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Santa Rosa (Calif.) Memorial Hospital’s plan to close its inpatient children’s unit is drawing scrutiny from local pediatricians and county health officials, The Press Democrat reported Nov. 10. The hospital, part of Renton, Wash.-based Providence, shared plans in October to…
On-demand primary care services have enabled NYU Langone to broaden its reach and mitigate access issues by introducing new patients to the system and connecting them to appropriate care. In August 2024, the New York City-based health system debuted walk-in…
Springfield, Mass.-based Mercy Medical Center will temporarily pause maternity and newborn care services Dec. 8, a spokesperson confirmed to Becker’s. The pause is due to ongoing staffing shortages at the hospital’s Family Life Center, according to a Nov. 6 statement…
As funding shortfalls threaten hundreds of federally qualified health centers nationwide, hospitals are bracing for the familiar downstream effects: a spike in avoidable health crises, longer emergency response times and fuller emergency departments. “When you close an FQHC … it’s…
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A team led by researchers at Chicago-based Lurie Children’s Hospital have developed the first pediatric-specific atlas of emergency and inpatient care access across the U.S., offering a data-driven view of how children receive acute care. The research, published Nov. 5…
Lima, Ohio-based Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center launched an obstetrical emergency department. The new OBED will handle all pregnancy-related complaints for women who are at or over 20 weeks of gestation, according to a Nov. 5 system news release. It…
As hospitals and health systems brace for financial uncertainty tied to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, one issue is drawing renewed focus: those who skip or delay care — often due to cost, coverage loss or access barriers. This…
Across hospitals and health systems, COOs remain focused on improving patient access. As many organizations face growing demand and a need for additional capacity, they are implementing various strategies, including expanding their ambulatory networks and launching telehealth programs. How have…
Whiteville, N.C.-based Columbus Regional Healthcare System filed plans for a new medical center in Delco, NBC affiliate WECT reported Oct. 20. The 144,000-square-foot, 30-bed hospital would include space for surgery, emergency care with 11 treatment rooms and medical testing, including…