There’s a hitch in Norwood Hospital's story. Steward Health Care, after selling six functional hospitals, left Norwood, a suburb closed since 2020, in a tricky spot. Now, it needs a reliable, local, nonprofit hospital operator to take the reins and someone with funds to make that happen. While the f
The tension between Israel and Lebanon has escalated dramatically following Israeli airstrikes near one of Beirut's main hospitals. The strikes, which took place late Monday, destroyed several buildings and caused significant damage to Rafik Hariri University Hospital. The Health Ministry reported t
Russian President Vladimir Putin, aged 72, recently paid a visit to the Central Clinical Hospital in Moscow. The Kremlin's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, has assured everyone that these visits are just routine check-ups. Independent sources like Meduza reported that Peskov told a Tass reporter that th
In a sudden and deadly turn of events, Israel has launched a series of airstrikes on central Beirut, leaving at least 22 people dead and over 100 wounded. The first strike targeted an eight-story apartment block in Ras al-Nabaa, with witnesses reporting ongoing explosions inside the building. This w
On Wednesday, the Treasure Coast and Palm Beach County faced a tragic loss when six people, including a 66-year-old woman, were killed in a tornado outbreak. Deborah Kennedy, who lived in the senior community of Spanish Lakes Country Club, was one of the victims. Her boyfriend was found injured outs
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
