Montana State

Jennifer Savage, who had been serving as interim CEO of Warm Springs-based Montana State Hospital since January, is no longer a state employee, a spokesperson for the Department of Public Health and Human Services, confirmed to Becker's. Ms. Savage is the fourth administrator in the last two years to lead...

Montana hospital reshuffles top leadership

Vincennes, IN

Good Samaritan Hospital has appointed Brenda Winkler, MSN, RN, to the role of chief nursing officer. Ms. Winkler has worked with the Vincennes, Ind.-based hospital for 37 years. She had been serving in the position on an interim basis since May. Prior to that, she was director of perioperative services...

Good Samaritan Hospital names chief nursing officer

Ocala, FL

Isaiah Zirkle was named CEO of HCA Florida West Marion Hospital, an extension of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, according to a LinkedIn post. Mr. Zirkle has spent two years serving the HCA Florida Ocala community, as COO for both HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital, according to the post. He will begin his new role on July 22.

HCA hospital in Florida names CEO

Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati, Ohio-based Bon Secours Mercy Health has tapped Victor Sprague as CFO of the Jewish Hospital and Mercy Kings Mills Hospital, both in Cincinnati, according to a July 16 LinkedIn post. Prior to his new role, Mr. Sprague served as CFO of Mercy Fairfield (Ohio) Hospital. He also previously served...

Bon Secours Mercy Health taps new CFO for 2 hospitals

Indiana State

Fort Wayne, IN

Indianapolis-based Indiana University Health has shared plans to construct a $421 million hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind. The five-level hospital will comprise 140 beds, 17 emergency department exam rooms, six operating rooms, three catheterization labs, and three to four endoscopy rooms. A medical office building will also be connected to the facility, according to a July 15 news release shared with Becker's.

IU Health to build $421M Indiana hospital

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Wisconsin State

A summer wave of COVID-19 continues to make its way throughout the country, increasing the number of emergency department visits in more than half of the U.S. substantially, according to CDC data published July 12. Nationally, COVID-19 ED visits grew by 23.5% as of July 6, compared to the week...

26 states that have seen 'substantial increase' in COVID-19 ED cases

Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

Pittsburgh, PA

Butler, PA

Former President Donald Trump was transported 11 miles from a July 13 rally in Pennsylvania to Butler (Pa.) Memorial Hospital, part of Independence Health, for treatment after being shot in the right ear during a political rally in Butler, Pa., CBS reported. Butler Memorial Hospital is a 294-bed hospital with...

Trump treated at Butler Memorial after assassination attempt

Denver, CO

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Clarke County, MS

Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Wyoming State

WyoFile

Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Manchester, NH

InDepthNH.org

Manchester man faces multiple assault charges in connection with a 2-month old baby. On July 7, at approximately 3 p.m. an unresponsive baby boy was brought to Elliot Hospital.

Man Accused of Assaulting Infant

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
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In early June, an unknown third party impersonated a Rite Aid employee to gain access to its systems, the company said July 15. Within 12 hours of the security incident, Rite Aid detected the computer hack and launched an investigation. The organization alerted law enforcement and regulators, and no social security numbers, financial records or patient information was affected, Rite Aid said.

Rite Aid reports security breach

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

The Oklahoma City Sentinel

CHICAGO, June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Journal of Alzheimer's Disease article unveils an innovative tool demonstrating how key sectors and technologies can positively impact people living with dementia. The article, "Dementia Ideal Care: Ecosystem Map of Best Practices and Care Pathways Enhanced by Technology and Community" provides a visual summary of dementia best practices from around the world in one compact tool for everyone in the dementia ecosystem—including people living with dementia; their family, friends, and communities; policymakers, employers, health system leaders, clinicians, social services providers, educators; researchers, technology entrepreneurs, and investors. This global resource is a collaborative...

Groundbreaking Ecosystem Map Reveals Innovative Collaborations, Care Pathways, and Technologies for Dementia

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18 recent hospital, health system COO moves

The following hospital and health system COO moves have been reported by Becker's since June 6:. 1. Tory Shepherd was named market COO of Danville, Va.-based...

18 recent hospital, health system COO moves

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