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Chillicothe, Ohio-based Adena Health System is moving forward with plans for a new critical access hospital in Fayette County, set to open in 2027. The 65,000-square-foot Adena Fayette Medical Center will replace the current 74-year-old facility in Washington Court House, Ohio. Design work on the project is nearly complete, with construction slated to begin in mid-2025. It's expected to take two years to complete, health system officials said in a Sept. 5 news release. Details on the cost of the project were not included.

Ohio system shares more on plans for new hospital

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An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate. A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

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Omaha, NE

Anthony Ashby was selected as the next president of CHI Health Immanuel in Omaha, Neb., part of Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health, according to a hospital news release shared with Becker's. Mr. Ashby will assume the role on Sept. 15, after serving as the hospital's interim president since April, the release said.

CommonSpirit taps president for Nebraska hospital

Women are less likely to return for additional breast cancer screening after receiving a false-positive mammogram result, according to a study published Sept. 3 in the American College of Physicians' Annals of Internal Medicine. Researchers from academic institutions across the U.S. and Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente analyzed data from 177...

False-positive mammograms lead to fewer follow-up screenings: Study

Corona, CA

Corona (Calif.) Regional Medical Center has named Alistair Machoka its CEO. Mr. Machoka has more than 20 years of healthcare experience, according to a Sept. 3 news release from the hospital. He most recently served as COO of Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital in Wildomar, Calif., and Rancho Springs Hospital...

California system names hospital CEO

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Cats are often considered mysterious and independent creatures, leading many to believe that they are aloof or even indifferent. However, cats communicate in a variety of ways, and understanding their unique language can deepen the bond between you and your feline friend. By learning to interpret their signals, you can enhance your relationship and become a more empathetic cat owner.

Ways to Speak Cat and Deepen Your Bond

Employment grew in most healthcare subsectors in August, with overall sector growth below the average monthly gain over the previous 12 months. Findings are from the latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, published Sept. 6. Here are seven numbers from the report that illustrate healthcare job trends.

Healthcare's job growth: 7 numbers to know

New York City, NY

Physicians from the New York City-based Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center have shared insights on how to better manage care when an oncology patient transfers from the hospital to a skilled nursing facility setting. Their guidelines, which include strategies for addressing communication barriers between care teams and documenting patient progress expectations, were shared in an editorial published Sept. 3 in JCO Oncology Practice.

10 ways to improve cancer patients' transition to skilled nursing facilities: Viewpoint

Health system C-suites have mixed feelings about Medicare Advantage plans. Many are frustrated with the high denial rates and low coverage; some have even cut ties with MA plans. But others see a disruptive force that could have a positive impact on healthcare, if executed correctly. "I think Medicare Advantage...

Medicare Advantage's 'unrealized' potential

There's a roughly 80% chance that combined peak hospitalizations from COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus and influenza will be similar or lower to levels seen during last year's respiratory virus season, though three factors could lead to a higher burden, according to a new CDC report. The CDC posted its outlook...

3 factors that could affect virus season

Seattle, WA

Omer Awan has been named vice president and CIO of Seattle-based Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. In this role, Mr. Awan will oversee the cancer center's IT initiatives and strategy, according to a Sept. 4 LinkedIn post from Fred Hutchinson. Mr. Awan will step into the role Sept. 25.

Fred Hutch names new CIO

Kansas State

Hays (Kan.) Medical Center has named Jessica Williby executive director of revenue cycle, according to a post on her LinkedIn page. Ms. Williby's previous experience includes roles at McKesson and Change Healthcare, according to her LinkedIn profile. She began her new role in June, according to her LinkedIn page.

Kansas hospital names executive director of revenue cycle

Georgia State

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Athens, GA

A recent study found patients with a sepsis diagnosis who were discharged to home health care, skilled nursing facilities or home had higher readmission rates. The study, published Sept. 1 in the American Journal of Critical Care, culled data from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care IV, a publicly available single-hospital database of electronic medical record data on individuals admitted to Boston-based Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center between 2008 and 2019. The study sampled 7,107 adult patients with at least one initial admission with diagnosis of sepsis and/or septic shock who survived to be discharged.

3 settings with high readmission rates for sepsis patients

Los Angeles, CA

Specialists from Los Angeles-based City of Hope will now offer second-opinion services to patients at Healthway Cancer Care Hospital in the Philippines. As part of a new collaboration agreement, City of Hope will provide second opinions through real-time, peer-to-peer consultations with physicians at Healthway Cancer Care Hospital, as well as through reports that detail treatment approaches, according to a Sept. 4 news release.

City of Hope partners with hospital in Asia

Maine State

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Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Springfield, IL

Springfield, Ill.-based Hospital Sisters Health System recently reported a cybersecurity incident that occurred last August. The 13-hospital health system identified a cybersecurity breach in late August 2023 and took steps to contain and remediate the impact, according to a note on the HSHS website. The health system worked with a forensic security firm to investigate the incident and found files on the network were breached between Aug. 16 to Aug. 27, 2023.

Hospital Sisters Health System reports cybersecurity breach

Las Vegas, NV

Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, has opened a $14M freestanding emergency room in Las Vegas. The ER at Desert's Edge will offer full-service, 24/7 emergency care, along with on-site imaging, laboratory and pharmacy services. The 11,000-square-foot facility features 12 private exam rooms and...

HCA hospital opens $14M freestanding ED

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Emerge Manufacturing set to open Ohio PPE facility

Emerge Manufacturing, a U.S,-based manufacturing company specializing in the production of personal...

Emerge Manufacturing set to open Ohio PPE facility

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