Nebraska State

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

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Washington, DC

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NewsNinja

A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Kansas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

Salem, OH

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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

Kentucky State

Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Denver, CO

David Heitz

An opinion piece appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA this week illustrates why the drug problem among people experiencing homelessness in Denver may be so severe. It's because many homeless people aren't addicted to just one drug, but two, according to the viewpoint's author, Benjamin A. Howell of Yale School of Medicine and colleagues.

Fentanyl-meth combo ravages homeless in Denver, so why aren't there better treatments?

Florida State

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Plant City, FL

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Florida’s manufacturing sector is facing another significant hit as Leggett & Platt, a long-standing player in the industry, announced the closure of its Plant City manufacturing plant. This move, set to impact nearly 80 workers, marks another instance of job losses in the state this August, following the recent announcement of Aviara Boats’ plant closure.

Manufacturing Plant in Florida Closing, Leaving 80 Employees Jobless

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

North Carolina State

Brevard, NC

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Brevard, North Carolina, has earned a spot among the best small towns in the South, according to USA Today’s 10Best. This charming mountain town, located just about 30 miles from both Charlotte and Asheville, ranks #9 on the list, making it the only North Carolina town to crack the top 10.

Small North Carolina Town Ranks Among Best In South By USA Today

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

Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home.

Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September

Colorado State

They're shaped like a potato and tend to bake in hot weather, biologists say. That's why you will find cheeky little pikas in Colorado's mountains. But climate change could cause these critters' numbers to dwindle, according to wildlife experts. Like polar bears, Pikas may predict warmer temperatures, scientists say.

Potato-shaped critter visible now may predict climate change in Colorado

Eminence, KY

After Kentucky pharmacy workers dispensed compounded medications to three children, they were all hospitalized. The Kentucky Board of Pharmacy is investigating the situation. Several sources informed the board Aug. 26 about an alleged medication error at Med Save Pharmacy in Eminence, Ky. An inspection uncovered deficiencies in pharmacist oversight of compounded presentations and missing or inappropriate documentation of compounding records.

3 children hospitalized after alleged medication error

Blood tests are booming as a way to diagnose a variety of diseases. This year, the FDA approved two blood tests to detect colon cancer, a blood test was developed to diagnose Alzheimer's, and a blood test was found to accurately predict cardiovascular events in women up to 30 years in advance.

Blood tests boom in medicine

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

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

Chicago, IL

A program combining remote monitoring and pharmacist support improved blood pressure in 74% of patients whose blood pressure was previously resistant to treatment. Researchers from Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger conducted the study and will present their findings at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Session 2024 in Chicago on Sept. 6, according to a news release from the AHA.

Remote monitoring, pharmacy support improve patients' blood pressure: Study

All-cause mortality is rising in the U.S., but the reason behind it is difficult to pinpoint, an opinion essay published in JAMA said. Life expectancy flatlined in 2010, primarily due to rising mortality rates in individuals aged 25-64. Thiswas first observed in middle-aged White adults, but has since been identified in other ages and races.

8 causes of death driving up mortality in the US

Aurora, CO

The City of Aurora’s plan for a homeless navigation campus focusing on “work first” is coming together. The City Council will vote during its study session Monday on a resolution sponsored by council member Dustin Zvonek that spells out how the campus will operate. “The City of Aurora wishes to pursue an alternative to the ‘Housing First’ approach, by setting requirements and expectations for housing to include participation in addiction recovery, mental health, and job training programs to better address homelessness,” the resolution states. “It is inhumane and economically unwise to allow individuals experiencing homelessness to remain on the streets, or simply offer unconditional housing, rather than providing them with the necessary support services that offer a structured path to self-sufficiency and housing.”

Aurora’s ‘work first’ homeless plan: Instilling responsibility

South Carolina State

On Sept. 4, two South Carolina residents filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Walgreens, alleging the retailer failed to warn customers about a carcinogenic ingredient in a common cold medicine. Guaifenesin, the generic for Mucinex, contains the known carcinogen benzene, but Walgreens packaging does not disclose this, according to court...

Walgreens sued over alleged carcinogenic cold medicine

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Boom times for HCA

It's been a good year for HCA Healthcare. In January, its stock price hit an all-time high, soaring past $300 per share following an 8% increase...

Boom times for HCA

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