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Becker's Hospital Review reported the following events related to hospital-union relationships — including unionization votes, strikes and contract agreements — since May 3.

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The medical field is a physically demanding and emotionally taxing industry, making it no surprise that many healthcare professionals turn to drugs or alcoholism for escape.

Registered Nurses represented by National Nurses United protested what they say are "eroding" patient care conditions due to high RN turnover rates at hospitals affiliated with Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems and its spin-off Brentwood, Tenn.-based Quorum Health Corp.

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