January 9, 2024- Findings from a multi-institutional, international study led by researchers from the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center have significantly advanced the understanding of genetic alterations in the BRCA2 gene, a key player in hereditary cancer risk. The researchers completed a comprehensive functional assessment of all possible variants within the crucial … [Read more...]
Henry Schein opens Customer Emergency Support Hotline in response to California Fires
January 9, 2024- Henry Schein, Inc. reminds its customers throughout California that the Henry Schein Customer Emergency Support Hotline is open for dental and medical professionals who may experience operational, logistical, or financial issues as a result of damage caused by the ongoing fires. The toll-free number for all Henry Schein customers is … [Read more...]
Capstone Health Alliance announces leadership changes
January 9, 2024- Capstone Health Alliance announced significant leadership changes aimed at driving growth and enhancing service for its Members. Tim Bugg, owner of Capstone, will continue in his role as CEO, while Yolandi Myers has been promoted to President & Chief Administrative Officer of Capstone Health Alliance. Additionally, Jeff Lawing will be joining the leadership … [Read more...]
New survey finds women are skipping their OB/GYN exams, increasing risks for cervical cancer
January 9, 2024- BD announced the results of a new survey, revealing that 72% of women in the United States have delayed having a gynecology visit, with many highlighting the need for greater convenience, comfort and ease for this critical cervical cancer screening process. According to the survey, conducted online by The Harris Poll among over 1,100 adult women in the U.S. … [Read more...]
Travel Preferences Survey: The results are in!
January 8, 2025 - Sales reps are seasoned travelers, which gives them a unique perspective on the various travel brands that are available. In the last issue of The Med/Surg Leadership Hub, we asked you about your travel preferences. The results of the survey are below. Thank you for your participation! What hotel chain has the best rewards program? What is your … [Read more...]
MediGroup on why medical devices drive modern telemedicine trends
January 8, 2024- Telemedicine is no longer an idea for the future; it is here to change our perception of healthcare, according to MediGroup. From video consultations to remote monitoring, technology is not something we’ve only seen in some movies that made us fantasize about a possible future anymore; it is changing the way physicians care for their patients. But the truly … [Read more...]
BD to host virtual 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
January 8, 2024- BD announced that it will host its virtual 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting") on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. (ET). As described in the proxy materials for the Annual Meeting previously distributed, shareholders as of the close of business on December 9, 2024, or their duly authorized proxies, will be able to attend and … [Read more...]
Pfizer to participate in 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
January 8, 2024- Pfizer Inc. invites investors and the general public to view and listen to a webcast of a discussion with Albert Bourla, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, at the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Monday, January 13, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. PST. To view and listen to the webcast, visit Pfizer's web site at www.pfizer.com/investors. Information on … [Read more...]
Corewell, Henry Ford Health vetting most useful AI applications
January 8, 2024- Artificial intelligence (AI) is currently a trending topic in the health care industry ,according to Detroit Regional Chamber. Hundreds of startups are pitching AI-themed products and services to providers like Henry Ford Health and Corewell Health, two of Michigan’s largest hospital systems. And leaders at those providers are sorting through the offerings and … [Read more...]
Respiratory virus season surges across the U.S.
January 8, 2024- Influenza A, COVID-19, and RSV are on the rise, in addition to norovirus, according to USA Today. Wastewater levels of RSV are "moderate" nationwide for the week ending Dec. 28, according to the CDC's wastewater monitoring systems and USA Today. Wastewater levels of RSV rose to moderate in mid-December – the first time it reached moderate since January 2024. … [Read more...]