April 16, 2026- As of April 10, 2026, the amount of acute respiratory illness causing people to seek health care is "very low". The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in an update that COVID-19 activity is low in most areas of the country. Seasonal influenza activity continues to decrease in most areas of the country, and influenza A activity is low across … [Read more...]
Cleveland Clinic hosts recognition of Alzheimer’s advocacy leaders
April 16, 2026- The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement (WAM) at Cleveland Clinic has announced the recipients of the 2026 WAM Awards and WAM Research Grants, recognizing leading researchers and advocates working to move the needle on women and Alzheimer’s disease. The WAM Awards will be presented on May 7 at the Cleveland Clinic Global Women’s Health + WAM Forum, co-hosted by … [Read more...]
CME Corp. outlines essential pediatric care equipment
April 16, 2026- When a child walks into a healthcare facility, instruments designed with them in mind must be readily available. Equipping pediatric departments, clinics, and private practices with pediatric equipment is not optional, according to CME Corp. It is the foundation for accurate diagnoses, effective treatment, and the kind of positive clinical experience that builds … [Read more...]
ChristianaCare announces leadership transition
April 16, 2026- ChristianaCare is preparing for a major leadership transition, with longtime President and CEO Janice Nevin set to retire on September 1, 2026, after more than two decades with the organization. Nevin, who has led the health system for 12 years, is widely credited with guiding a period of significant growth and transformation. During her tenure, … [Read more...]
QuidelOrtho provides Q1 revenue update, maintains 2026 expectations
April 16, 2026- QuidelOrtho Corporation announced preliminary unaudited revenue for the first quarter of 2026, ended March 29, 2026, and provided an update on its full-year 2026 financial guidance. The Company also announced its plan to release its full first quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, after the market closes. Preliminary Unaudited First Quarter … [Read more...]
Novant gets approval for $346M hospital
April 15, 2026- Novant Health has received state approval to build its first hospital in Union County. Novant Health received approval from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services for its first comprehensive community hospital in the Wesley Chapel area of Union County. Novant Health Wesley Chapel Medical Center, a 32-bed hospital, will be located at … [Read more...]
Dale Medical Products, Inc. announces the Post-Surgical Compression Bra
April 15, 2026- Dale Medical Products, Inc. is proud to announce its latest innovation, the Dale Medical Post-Surgical Compression Bra. This device represents Dale Medical’s commitment to delivering innovative patient solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of patients and clinicians. The Dale Medical Post-Surgical Compression Bra features a soft, seamless design with … [Read more...]
A journey of resiliency: Cardinal Health on transforming medical products distribution
April 15, 2026- When Cardinal Health asks healthcare providers what they need most in a medical products distributor, the answer goes far beyond quality supplies and solutions. Providers want to work with a distributor who leads with transparency, delivers global supply chain expertise and fosters a culture of perseverance in the face of volatility, according to Cardinal … [Read more...]
Cepheid and Oxford Nanopore expand partnership
April 15, 2026- Cepheid and Oxford Nanopore Technologies, a company delivering a new generation of nanopore-based molecular sensing technology for real-time genomic analysis, announced an expansion of their partnership to develop a workflow for rapid bacterial and fungal pathogen identification. Following a successful phase one collaboration announced at the European Society of … [Read more...]
Using AI Tools Safely
April 15, 2026- Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is transforming the healthcare industry rapidly – and the advent of AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini and Grok are significantly changing the way providers deliver care and patients seek medical advice. Many users – both providers and the people they serve – now rely on AI chatbots for answers to … [Read more...]









