October 27, 2026- For years, stress has been treated as something to avoid, eliminate or simply endure in both our personal and professional lives. But according to neuroscientist and performance strategist Dr. Heidi Hanna, that mindset may be holding people back. Instead of focusing on stress elimination, Dr. Hanna advocates for “stress optimization” – learning how to … [Read more...]
HHS launches effort to strengthen breast cancer screening and early detection
October 27, 2026- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Office on Women’s Health (OWH), announced coordinated efforts with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and DenseBreast-info.org (DBI) to strengthen breast cancer screening, expand breast density education, and improve timely diagnostic follow-up, particularly for midlife … [Read more...]
Intermountain Health breaks ground on new Children’s Hospital in Nevada
October 27, 2026- Intermountain Health broke ground Monday in Nevada on the Intermountain Health Felicia and Ben Horowitz Children’s Hospital. The hospital, expected to open in 2030, is part of a broader effort to strengthen children’s health in Nevada by expanding pediatric expertise and bringing healthcare, community and philanthropic partners together around the needs of … [Read more...]
Hackensack Meridian Health, Hunterdon Health sign merger agreement
October 27, 2026- Hackensack Meridian Health and Hunterdon Health have signed a definitive agreement for Hunterdon to join New Jersey’s largest health system, advancing a proposed merger that would bring significant investments in care delivery, technology and community access. Announced Oct. 20, the agreement follows a letter of intent signed by the two nonprofit health … [Read more...]
SEKISUI Diagnostics announces 510(k) Clearance and launch of the OSOM® COVID-19/Flu A&B Combo Test
October 27, 2026- SEKISUI Diagnostics has announced the launch of a 510(k) cleared rapid test to detect COVID-19 and Flu A&B in professional healthcare settings. The OSOM® COVID-19/Flu A&B Combo Test is a lateral flow immunochromatographic assay intended for the qualitative detection and differentiation of influenza A and influenza B nucleoprotein antigens and … [Read more...]
CMS launches program to recruit, retain nurses in nursing homes
October 26, 2026- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has launched a new initiative to help recruit and retain nurses in nursing homes, the agency announced Oct. 23. Under the Nurses for Nursing Homes initiative, nursing students and licensed nurses interested in working in a nursing home could be eligible to qualify for up to $40,000 in student loan … [Read more...]
Atrium Health commits $340 million to expand behavioral healthcare
October 26, 2026- Atrium Health is investing $340 million over five years to expand behavioral healthcare across the Charlotte region and surrounding communities, including plans for a new hospital location in north Charlotte. Announced Oct. 15, the investment aims to increase treatment capacity, improve access to mental health and substance use services, and strengthen the … [Read more...]
Keeping Care Moving
October 26, 2026- Healthcare doesn’t begin when a patient walks through the doors of a hospital or clinic. Long before a physician enters an exam room or a nurse prepares for a procedure, thousands of people are making sure the right products, equipment and supplies are where they need to be, when they need to be there. They work behind the scenes – negotiating contracts, … [Read more...]
Abbott launches whole-genome sequencing Oncodetect® molecular residual disease MRD test
October 26, 2026- Abbott announced the commercial availability of its next-generation Oncodetect® MRD test, a personalized, tumor-informed, whole-genome sequencing test designed to provide molecular insights during and after cancer treatment. For more than 20 years, the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score® test has helped physicians use genomic information to personalize breast … [Read more...]
Accendra Health announces Q3 2026 earnings release date
October 26, 2026- Accendra Health, Inc. plans to release financial results for the third quarter of 2026 on Thursday, November 5, 2026, after trading ends on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company will host a conference call for investors and analysts at 5:00 p.m. EST on the same day. Participants may access the call via the toll-free dial-in number at 1-833-461-5787, or the … [Read more...]









