March 11, 2026- WellSpan Health has officially opened WellSpan Newberry Hospital in Newberry Township, Pennsylvania, offering 24/7 emergency services and 10 inpatient beds to northern York County residents. The new hospital is designed as a smaller, more accessible facility, allowing for faster, more personalized care and shorter wait times compared with traditional … [Read more...]
New AHA Report: Hospitals face increased challenges and financial pressures as they care for patients
March 11, 2026- The American Hospital Association (AHA) released the latest edition of its annual Costs of Caring report, which shows that hospitals and health systems continue to face increases in the costs of people, supplies, medicines and infrastructure needed to provide care and services to their communities. The report outlines key factors that are putting pressure on … [Read more...]
Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate welcomes new cohort of healthcare technology startups
March 11, 2026- Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate has announced its latest cohort, welcoming 18 national and international healthcare technology companies that are creating cutting-edge digital solutions to advance health innovation. Through the Accelerate program, these companies will participate in an immersive, 30-week program that offers access to expert mentors, … [Read more...]
CDC reports low respiratory illness levels; flu activity remains elevated
March 11, 2026- The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released an update on nationwide respiratory virus activity as of March 6, 2026. The amount of acute respiratory illness causing people to seek health care is now low. Seasonal influenza activity remains elevated nationally. Influenza A activity is decreasing in most areas of the country while trends in influenza B activity … [Read more...]
AdventHealth opens 27th Florida freestanding ER
March 11, 2026- AdventHealth Meadow Woods opened its new emergency room March 10 in Orlando, Florida. The approximately 13,700-square-foot emergency room, located off South Orange Avenue, will have 12 patient rooms; respiratory therapy; diagnostic imaging, including CT scans, X-ray and ultrasound; and an on-site full-service laboratory and pharmacy, according to a press … [Read more...]
Nominations now open for Henry Schein Medical’s Athletics and Schools 2026 Rising Star Award
March 10, 2026- In celebration of National Athletic Training Month in March, Henry Schein Medical, the U.S. medical business of Henry Schein, Inc., is now accepting nominations for its Henry Schein Medical Athletics and Schools 2026 Rising Star Award. Created in 2021, the annual Award honors emerging athletic trainers who have one to five years of … [Read more...]
Medtronic to acquire Scientia Vascular, marrying access and therapeutic portfolios for neurovascular care
March 10, 2026- Medtronic announced its entry into a definitive agreement to acquire Scientia Vascular, a company with critical, innovative technology across the neurovascular portfolio. The acquisition is valued at $550 million, subject to customary adjustments, with potential undisclosed earn-out and milestone payments post-acquisition. Scientia is a private company … [Read more...]
Hall of Fame Spotlight: Joe Grispo
March 10, 2026- From selling copy machines as a young rep to leading North American sales for B. Braun, Joe Grispo built a Hall of Fame career on grit, mentorship and a deep understanding of the healthcare supply chain. Over more than two decades, Grispo helped transform B. Braun’s U.S. strategy by putting distribution at the center of the business — a shift that now sees … [Read more...]
Southeast Health in Alabama joins Mayo Clinic Care Network
March 9, 2026- Southeast Health and Mayo Clinic announced that Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama, has joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network. Southeast Health, a community-based academic health system, is the first hospital in Alabama to join Mayo Clinic Care Network. Mayo Clinic Care Network members receive special access to Mayo Clinic's knowledge and expertise, including … [Read more...]
Thermo Fisher Scientific opens new Distribution Center in Ireland
March 9, 2026- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. announced the opening of a new, 70,000 sq.ft. distribution center in Bracetown, County Meath, Ireland. The facility significantly expands the company’s infrastructure in Ireland, one of the world’s leading hubs for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. The purpose-built site will increase Thermo Fisher’s in-country … [Read more...]









