July 12, 2024- Henry Schein, Inc. recently marked the opening of an 811K-square-foot Southwestern Distribution Center in Fort Worth, Texas, the largest single building in the Company’s global network. Approximately 300 Team Schein Members, supplier partners, customers, elected officials, and Company leaders attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate this significant … [Read more...]
Cleveland Clinic expands TeamBirth Model to additional labor and delivery sites to improve care
July 10, 2024- Cleveland Clinic has expanded its TeamBirth model to labor and delivery units at main campus, Fairview and Hillcrest hospitals. TeamBirth is a shared decision-making model that focuses on improving communication between caregivers and pregnant patients to bolster safety and quality of care. This follows the success of the program at Cleveland Clinic Akron … [Read more...]
Providence Newberg Medical Center named one of the most socially responsible hospitals
July 11, 2024- As of June 29, emergency room visits for COVID-19-related illnesses have increased 18.4% and hospitalizations have increased 13.3% from the previous week, the CDC found. According to the CDC and Becker's Hospital Review, on June 28, the CDC warned that a summer surge may be coming ahead of summer holidays. However, on July 5, the CDC reported the amount of … [Read more...]
Sysmex America to exhibit latest automation & innovation for workflow efficiency at ADLM 2024
July 11, 2024- Sysmex America, Inc. will be exhibiting virtually and live at the ADLM 2024, July 28 - August 1. Also, at Sysmex America’s press conference held on July 30 at 10:00 a.m., Andy Hay,Chairman and President of Sysmex America, and newly appointed Chief Executive Officer and Dan Zortman and Senior Executive Officer Jeff Holmstrom, will share thought leadership on the … [Read more...]
BD surpasses greenhouse gas reduction milestones for FY 2023
July 11, 2024- BD announced it has surpassed its Scope 1 and 2 science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets for FY 2023 by 5 percentage points and received approval for near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets from the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi)[1]. This furthers the company's progress toward its goal to reach net zero GHG … [Read more...]
Dale Medical Products, Inc. announces the launch of UltraGrip™ Single Leg Naso-Gastric Tube Holder
July 11, 2024- Dale Medical Products, Inc. (“Dale”), an industry leader in disposable medical products, proudly announces the launch of its latest patent pending innovation, UltraGrip™. This revolutionary NasoGastric (“NG”) Tube Holder sets a new standard in NG Tube Securement with its cutting-edge features and unparalleled performance. UltraGrip™ is the culmination of … [Read more...]
Pfizer’s Board of Directors elects new member
July 9, 2024- Pfizer Inc. announced the election of Cyrus Taraporevala to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Taraporevala, age 57, was also appointed to and will join the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee of Pfizer’s Board. Mr. Taraporevala served as President and Chief Executive Officer at State Street Global Advisors from 2017 until his retirement in … [Read more...]
HHS announces resources to address extreme heat sweeping the nation
July 10, 2024- FEMA and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are encouraging everyone to plan and act now to protect themselves against the dangers of heat-related illness and deaths. Extreme heat is the leading cause of death among all weather-related hazards in the U.S., but this health impact is largely preventable. The Centers for Disease Control and … [Read more...]
eVisit acquires UPMC’s Inpatient Teleconsult Technology and secures investments from UPMC Enterprises and MedStar Health
July 10, 2024- eVisit, the leading enterprise virtual care transformation partner for innovative health systems, announced the acquisition of UPMC's inpatient teleconsult technology alongside strategic direct investments by UPMC Enterprises and MedStar Health, adding to its $45 million Series B fundraising led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management. The organizations will also … [Read more...]
Sysmex America announces Dan Zortman as new CEO
July 10, 2024- Sysmex America, Inc. announced that longtime healthcare executive Dan Zortman has been named the company’s new CEO. Andy Hay, who has served as CEO since 2021, will continue to serve as Chairman and President of Sysmex America with a focus on the company’s emerging hinotori™ Surgical Robotic System business. Dan is a diagnostics industry executive with more than … [Read more...]