October 7, 2024- Throughout the month of September, Henry Schein, Inc.  and its Team Schein Members (TSMs) from seven countries joined to walk nearly 13 million steps to raise awareness and support for suicide prevention. As part of a global initiative, the Company organized a series of Steps for Suicide Prevention™ walks onsite at its locations in the U.S., Australia, … [Read more...]

October 7, 2024- Hospitals throughout the U.S. are taking steps to conserve IV fluids after Hurricane Helene caused significant damage to one of Baxter International's critical manufacturing plants, according to NBC News. Baxter said on Sunday that it would temporarily close production at its North Cove, NC based facility due to flooding from the hurricane. Concerns have been … [Read more...]

October 7, 2024- According to Forbes, Hurricane Helene's damage to Baxter's medical supply production facility last week in North Carolina many have serious potential impacts on nationwide patient healthcare. The Baxter facility manufactures 60% of IV fluids used by healthcare institutions across the U.S., producing 1.5 million bags of IV solution daily, according to the … [Read more...]

October 7, 2024- Baxter’s North Cove manufacturing site was significantly impacted by the rain and storm surge from Hurricane Helene, which was unprecedented in Western North Carolina and resulted in water permeating the facility. According to Baxter, supporting employees, bringing the North Cove facility back online, and helping to ensure ongoing supply to patients are … [Read more...]

October 7, 2024- Due to the impact to the Baxter International, Inc. North Cove facility in Marion, N.C. from Hurricane Helene, Vizient has published a conservation guide for adult and pediatric IV push medications. Baxter's North Cove plant is a major producer of large volume IV fluid bags used for patient care in the U.S. The guide includes detailed information for providers, … [Read more...]

October 4, 2024- The Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance have agreed to a tentative deal on wages, ending the port strike that has been ongoing since Tuesday of this week, according to CNBC. The existing contract between the organizations has been extended through January 15 to provide time to negotiate a new one. The strike was the first by the … [Read more...]

October 4, 2024- Cleveland Clinic researchers have discovered a new bacterium that weakens the immune system in the gut, potentially contributing to certain inflammatory and infectious gut diseases. The team identified the bacterium, Tomasiella immunophila (T. immunophila), which plays a key role in breaking down a crucial immune component of the gut’s multi-faceted … [Read more...]

October 4, 2024- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the upcoming virtual Medical Device Sterilization Town Hall: Sterilization Short Topics and Open Q&A that will be held from 2-3 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Registration is not necessary. During this town hall, the FDA will discuss Predetermined Change Control Plans. The FDA will also host … [Read more...]

October 4, 2024- Breast cancer screenings are crucial for early detection, significantly improving treatment outcomes and reducing mortality rates. However, myths and misconceptions can lead some women to delay or avoid these vital tests, according to Dynarex. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an ideal time to debunk common mammogram myths and reinforce the … [Read more...]

October 4, 2024- Bridge Healthcare by Pelstar announces the latest addition to its BridgeAIR portfolio with the launch of the BridgeAIR+Connect. This new product enhancement is a direct response to feedback from healthcare professionals and is designed to make patient transfers and repositioning safer and more efficient. The BridgeAIR+Connect is a breathable air-assisted … [Read more...]