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Columbus, OH

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

Cedar Falls, IA

A nursing home resident in Cedar Falls, Iowa, died after becoming trapped between her bed rail and the wall, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reported July 22. The resident, who was living at NewAldaya Lifescapes, was discovered the morning of June 16. The official cause of death was suffocation due to the position of the resident's neck and head.

Nursing home resident dies at facility cited for several violations

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Receiving an HIV-positive diagnosis can be overwhelming, but it’s important to remember that — with proper care and support — people living with HIV can lead healthy, fulfilling lives. This article provides a comprehensive guide on what steps to take after receiving an HIV-positive diagnosis. Understanding your...

What to do after an HIV-positive diagnosis

Sound the alarm! US News & World Report has released its list of the 20 best hospitals in the country for providing the highest-quality care. US News reviewed data for 5,000 hospitals in over 30 medical and surgical services for its 2024–2025 list. It evaluated performance on measures like mortality rates and preventable complications using data from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

US News shares annual best hospitals list

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Why Do Doctors Say “STAT” In An Emergency?

U.S. News released its 2024-2025 ranking for heart, cardiology and vascular surgery hospitals — including the top hospital in every state. U.S. News evaluated nearly 800 heart hospitals and ranked the top 50 that care for patients with challenging heart and vascular cases, including heart transplants, implantation of cardiac devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators, major chest procedures, as well as for patients with cardiovascular disease and other complex conditions, such as endocarditis, heart failure and circulatory issues. The new ranking was released July 16.

The top heart hospital in every state

If you’ve ever had a medical procedure that required general anesthesia, you know it’s a trippy experience. One moment you’re wide awake and the next you’re simply out, only to come to in a groggy state where you have no idea what just happened. Putting patients under has a long history that stretches back over 200 years, but exactly how the drugs work has been a mystery.

We Finally Know How General Anesthesia Knocks You Out

Oregon State

Portland, OR

USA TODAY

Over 2,400 patients may have been exposed to infections in the Portland area after a physician broke control protocol.

Over 2,400 patients possibly exposed to infections after Oregon physician broke protocol

Boston, MA

The Mirror US

A multitude of sectors, including the healthcare industry, have been hit with global Microsoft Windows outages, brought on by a software update at cybersecurity firm, Crowdstrike

Hospital havoc as surgeries, procedures, and medical visits canceled in wake of Microsoft crash

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?

Roanoke Rapids, NC

Jason Harrell, MSN, RN, president of Roanoke Rapids, N.C.-based ECU Health North Hospital, will retire Aug. 8 after a 40-year healthcare career. Throughout his four years in the role, Mr. Harrell has focused on access, quality, safety and experience, according to a statement from Greenville, N.C.-based ECU Health shared with Becker's on July 22.

ECU Health hospital president to retire

New York Post

A cancer patient says surgery to remove a four-centimeter mass from her brain was cancelled this week — due to the worldwide IT glitch.  

Chantelle Mooney, 41, was due to have a craniotomy on Friday 19 July — but says the surgery was cancelled due to the worldwide IT outage.  

Chantelle was diagnosed with stage 4B terminal cervical cancer in February 2022 — which spread to her lungs. 



She was then told three weeks ago a mass had also been found in her brain – after she started experiencing weakness down one side.  

After initially being pushed back from Thursday, Chantelle arrived at the...

My life-altering brain surgery was canceled after Microsoft outage hit hospital equipment

Hospital and health system C-suites have seen a lot of movement over the last 24 hours. Below are five CFO moves that Becker's has reported on since July 23:. 1. Paula Littleton was named CFO of Osage Beach, Mo.-based Lake Regional Health System. 2. Dothan, Ala.-based Flowers Hospital and Medical...

5 CFO moves in 1 day

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

A company that provides bill collection services for Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health fell victim to a cyberattack. Financial Business and Consumer Solutions Inc., aka FBCS, said it discovered unauthorized access to some of its network systems in February, according to a notice on CommonSpirit's website. The company started notifying 117,567 individuals affected by the breach in June, per a report to HHS.

CommonSpirit Health's bill collector hacked

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. What just happened? A cutting-edge brain-computer interface made from graphene is gearing up for its first test run in actual human patients this summer. The implant, created by the Barcelona startup Inbrain Neuroelectronics, could eventually allow for next-level treatment of neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease.

Breakthrough graphene brain implant preps for first human test, could treat Parkinson's disease

Florida State

Hollywood, FL

Hollywood, FL - In a shocking and outrageous turn of events, the State Attorney’s Office has dropped charges against Anastasiya Motalva, the mother who was arrested for leaving her child in a hot car while shopping at a Walmart in Hollywood, Florida.

FL. Outraged: State Attorney Drops Charges Of Mother Who Left Child In Hot Car While Shopping

CBS News

Need speciality care? A new ranking aims to highlight the top hospitals for different specialized care needs, from cancer to cardiology.  Published in U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday, the outlet's "Best Hospitals for Complex Specialty Care" rankings for 2024 to 2025 are meant for patients with "life-threatening or rare conditions who need a hospital that excels in treating complex, high-risk cases.""U.S. News estimates that nearly 2 million hospital inpatients a year face the prospect of surgery or special care that poses either unusual technical challenges or significantly heightened risk of death or harm because of age, physical condition or existing...

The best U.S. hospitals for cancer care and other specialities, ranked

The United States dialysis services market would likely grow at a CAGR of 3.2% during 2024-2032. Key drivers of demand for dialysis services include significant growth of diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity, and rising geriatric populace. Globally, CKD is linked with nearly 7,35,000 deaths every year. Dialysis Services:...

United States Dialysis Services Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Wilmington, DE

ChristianaCare, a three-hospital health system based in Wilmington, Del., is increasing its hourly minimum wage from $15 to $16.50. The change will affect about 850 employees who were below or near $16.50 per hour, according to a July 23 health system news release. ChristianaCare employs about 14,000 workers in total.

ChristianaCare hikes minimum wage for 2nd time in 5 years

Palma Ceia, FL

Riverview, FL

Brandon, FL

Gibsonton, FL

Seffner, FL

Thonotosassa, FL

Lutz, FL

Valrico, FL

Apollo Beach, FL

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Tampa General researchers develop new heart transplant device

Tampa General Hospital researchers have developed a new device that could extend the usability of transplant hearts by three hours. The Synchronization Modulation Electric Field device...

Tampa General researchers develop new heart transplant device

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