Hospitals across the U.S. are facing a crunch in IV fluid supplies due to hurricanes. Hurricane Helene damaged a major facility owned by Baxter International, reducing shipments to hospitals. Meanwhile, B. Braun Medical temporarily closed two of its facilities in Florida in anticipation of Hurricane
As Hurricane Milton heads towards Florida, hospitals are gearing up. Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, an hour south of Tampa, is in the storm's path but won't evacuate. It's the largest and safest hospital in the area, with over 4,000 people—patients and staff—expected during the hurricane. D
In the north of Gaza, a big Israeli operation has killed many people and put three hospitals at risk. This comes over a year after the war with Hamas started. Jabaliya, a place with a lot of history, is where the fighting is happening. It's hard for people to move around, and hospitals are strugglin
In 2018, Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) introduced the Da Vinci Xi surgical robot, funded by a generous donation. Initially, they aimed to perform 70-80 robotic surgeries annually, but they've since exceeded expectations. Colorectal surgeon Dr. Sunil Patel reports they completed around 150 s
An intriguing development has unfolded in Pueblo, Colorado, where the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has begun looking into possible wrongdoings at the state mental health hospital. The investigation comes amid reports that the hospital's chief of police, Rick McMorran, has taken a leave of
Imagine a world where the most privileged among us use their wealth and influence to prioritize personal gain over the greater good. The Greenhill School in Texas is facing just such a crisis, after it was revealed that a staggering $10 million donation from the CEO of Steward Health Care had been a
Imagine having access to top-notch emergency services, just a stone's throw away from your home or workplace. That's exactly what MUSC Health is working towards, with a massive $30 million investment in their downtown Columbia location. The goal is to double the number of patient beds and install cu
It's a chilly morning in Columbia, South Carolina, but the warmth and energy inside Prisma Health Children's Hospital-Midlands are palpable. Twenty-one players from the University of South Carolina football team have arrived at the hospital, ready to spread some joy to the young patients. As they ma
In hospitals, the most vulnerable members of society often find themselves surrounded by sterile walls, beeping machines, and unfamiliar faces. For children, the experience can be especially overwhelming. But what if, amidst the chaos, a simple cap could bring a smile to their faces? At Prisma Child
In a surprising turn of events, Atrium Health, a North Carolina-based hospital system, has announced that it will cancel and forgive medical debts of over 11,500 people. This decision comes after a recent NBC News report highlighted the company's aggressive pursuit of patients' debts, including plac
