In 2012, a hot dog order sparked a connection that lasted years. Jeffrey Epstein, known for his wealth and controversial ties, once needed a simple favor: a delivery of his favorite hot dogs from Manhattan to his ranch in New Mexico. The man who handled this odd request? A powerful figure in the res
A woman in Connecticut got a $12, 000 surprise bill after having weight‑loss surgery at a local hospital. She had already paid $5, 000 that the insurer said would cover her out‑of‑pocket costs. Six months later, the bill jumped to over $17, 000 and the hospital sued her for the difference. She says
Some Ohio lawmakers aren’t convinced Cleveland needs a third Level 1 trauma center, despite plans by Cleveland Clinic to build one by 2028. Eleven state legislators recently asked the hospital system to pause and prove why the region truly needs the extra facility. They argue that expanding care sho
Dua Miami Hotel isn’t just another high-end stay in Brickell—it’s a testing ground for a bold idea: hotels can be cultural hubs, not just places to sleep. British-born Charley Olmer, with seven years in luxury hospitality across Miami, Los Angeles, and Tel Aviv, has shaped the property into a year-r
For over 25 years, Tri-City Medical Center has been the go-to emergency care spot for North County’s families. Doctors there have seen it all—from sudden heart attacks to car crashes—and they know how fast lives can change when help isn’t nearby. But now, the hospital faces a big test: Measure H, a
The National Hospital of the Kyrgyz Republic records a striking number of stroke patients who do not survive their hospital stay. In Central Asia, where health resources are tight, the toll from strokes is one of the highest in the world. Researchers looked back at past patient records to find wh
After leaving the hospital, many patients get a call from a nurse to check on them. That’s helpful, but hospitals don’t always have enough staff to make those calls. Some places now use text messages or patient apps to send reminders and health tips instead. The idea is good—fewer people end up back
UMC Health System has just opened a new double‑helipad on the corner of 8th Street and Texas Tech Parkway, right next to its main Lubbock hospital. The move replaces the old single helipad that will no longer be used. The new landing pad lets helicopters land side by side, speeding up the time it
The brand‑new PUBLIC West Hollywood hotel, created by famed entrepreneur Ian Schrager, will welcome guests on July 15. The property sits where the old Standard Hotel once stood at 8300 Sunset Boulevard, a location that was once the center of late‑90s Hollywood glamour. Instead of echoing past exc
Christina Powell grew up in Aurora and began working at Children’s Nebraska more than two decades ago. She has spent 24 years helping the hospital carry out its promise: to give every child a better chance to live. In January, Powell was chosen to lead the hospital’s newest Behavioral Health a
