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Pauls Valley (Okla.) General Hospital is a short-term, acute-care hospital. Here are 10 things to know about Pauls Valley General Hospital.

NYU Langone Medical Center evacuated approximately 260 patients as Hurricane Sandy caused flooding in the hospital, according to a CNN report.

Memphis, Tenn.-based Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp. and Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn., announced an academic affiliation agreement for cancer programs.

Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals and Clinics in Tyler, Texas, announced a relationship agreement between its Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler and Children's Medical Center Dallas.

Healthmark Industries has introduced The Cautery Tip Cleaner, a disposable tip cleaner that removes tissue and other debris from cauterizing instruments.

San Antonio-based Baptist Health System has opened an "emergency hospital" in Westover Hills, Texas, according to a San Antonio Business Journal report.

Hospitals are canceling some services and adding staff as they brace for a likely increased volume of patients due to Hurricane Sandy.

The Federation of State Medical Boards has been awarded a three-year grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration to continue initiatives to streamline the state medical licensure process and reduce barriers to telemedicine.

In an increasingly competitive healthcare environment, hospitals and health systems are seeking ways to differentiate themselves and attract patients. One strategy that has gained momentum is offering hotel-like amenities, such as large, private rooms and massage therapy.

Oak Brook, Ill.-based Advocate Health Care announced the formation of Advocate Children's Hospital, created through the partnership of Advocate Hope Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn, Ill., and Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital in Park Ridge, Ill.