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Trauma Patient Attacks Nurse At Holy Spirit Hospital, Police Say Trauma Patient Attacks Nurse At Holy Spirit Hospital, Police Say Trauma Patient Attacks Nurse At Holy Spirit Hospital, Police Say
Trauma Patient Attacks Nurse At Holy Spirit Hospital, Police Say A 19-year-old trauma patient attacked a nurse who was helping care for her at a Pennsylvania hospital, leaving the healthcare worker with visible injuries, police announced on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The assault happened at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, located at 503 North 21st Street in East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County, around 5:51 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27, according to East Pennsboro Township police. Officers responded to the hospital after receiving a report that a member of the medical staff had been assaulted. The nurse told investigators that a trauma patient phy…
Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs
Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Flu activity is picking up as fall gets underway, putting this year’s protection timing in focus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says flu activity remains low nationally but is increasing. Its latest FluView report captures that trend. Clinical laboratories reported that 3.4 percent of tested respiratory specimens were positive for influenza. Flu diagnoses accounted for 0.4 percent of emergency department visits in a separate surveillance system. Those figures show flu is circulating, but they do not establish that a widespread early season is already underway. The CDC…
RCC Opens $3M Nursing Lab Five Times Larger Than Previous Facility RCC Opens $3M Nursing Lab Five Times Larger Than Previous Facility RCC Opens $3M Nursing Lab Five Times Larger Than Previous Facility
RCC Opens $3M Nursing Lab Five Times Larger Than Previous Facility Rockland Community College has opened a new $3 million nursing simulation lab that is five times larger than its previous facility, expanding hands-on training opportunities for students preparing for healthcare careers. The 5,234-square-foot lab, located on the second floor of the college's Technology Building, opened for the Fall 2026 semester, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Tuesday, Sept. 15. According to Rockland Community College (RCC), the facility was funded through the federal 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill and includes a dedicated simulation wing designed to recreate clinica…
Holy Name Breast Center Earns National Accreditation For Cancer Care Holy Name Breast Center Earns National Accreditation For Cancer Care Holy Name Breast Center Earns National Accreditation For Cancer Care
Holy Name Breast Center Earns National Accreditation For Cancer Care Holy Name Medical Center has earned national accreditation for its Breast Center through an American College of Surgeons program that evaluates standards for comprehensive breast disease and cancer care. The recognition comes through the American College of Surgeons' (ACS) National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), which establishes standards for coordinated care covering prevention, screening, treatment and survivorship. Holy Name's Breast Center offers screening and diagnostic services, including 3D mammography, with radiologists, registered nurses and female breast imagin…
LIJ Opens New $12.6M Outpatient Cardiology Center LIJ Opens New $12.6M Outpatient Cardiology Center LIJ Opens New $12.6M Outpatient Cardiology Center
LIJ Opens New $12.6M Outpatient Cardiology Center A new $12.6 million outpatient cardiology center has opened, expanding access to heart specialists, diagnostic testing and treatment for residents of Nassau County and Queens. The Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Medical Center facility, located at 1111 Marcus Avenue in New Hyde Park, brings a range of cardiovascular services together outside the hospital campus. According to Northwell Health, the 10,233-square-foot center features 15 examination rooms and five specialized testing rooms, including dedicated spaces for echocardiography, stress testing and vascular imaging. The facility also offers …
Anonymous $125M Gift To Support Jersey Shore Medical Center Expansion Anonymous $125M Gift To Support Jersey Shore Medical Center Expansion Anonymous $125M Gift To Support Jersey Shore Medical Center Expansion
Anonymous $125M Gift To Support Jersey Shore Medical Center Expansion A $125 million donation from an anonymous benefactor will support the expansion of Jersey Shore University Medical Center, marking the largest philanthropic gift in Hackensack Meridian Health's history. According to Hackensack Meridian Health, the donation is also the largest of its kind in New Jersey healthcare and ranks among the biggest contributions to a hospital or health system nationwide. The donor requested that a pavilion at the hospital be named in honor of the late John K. Lloyd, a longtime healthcare executive who helped shape the medical center and the broader health network. …
HealthAlliance Hospital Ranks 21st In NY For Fair Share Spending HealthAlliance Hospital Ranks 21st In NY For Fair Share Spending HealthAlliance Hospital Ranks 21st In NY For Fair Share Spending
HealthAlliance Hospital Ranks 21st In NY For Fair Share Spending HealthAlliance Hospital ranked 21st among 119 New York hospitals in the Lown Institute's 2026 Fair Share Spending rankings, earning national recognition for its investment in community health. Per Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), the hospital was among the top 20 percent nationwide for meeting or exceeding community investment obligations. The Lown Institute assesses hospital contributions through charity care, spending on community health and other benefits in relation to the tax exemptions hospitals receive. HealthAlliance has received distinctions from the institute…
The Time is Now for PA to Have a Clear AI Education Policy: Op-Ed The Time is Now for PA to Have a Clear AI Education Policy: Op-Ed The Time is Now for PA to Have a Clear AI Education Policy: Op-Ed
The Time is Now for PA to Have a Clear AI Education Policy: Op-Ed Artificial intelligence conjures up many feelings. For some, AI technology is a doomsday scenario: killer robots, job loss, and data centers. Yet for others, it’s the promise of utopia: cures for cancer, safer communities, and an economic boom. Call me a skeptic about AI ushering in a future free from irreversible medical issues and a simpler life where people want for nothing. But for the sake of argument, let’s assume that those goals are achievable. Seemingly incurable diseases will not be defeated by AI unless there are researchers and medical professionals who can use this tool to unde…
Anti-Aging Injection Killed 27-Year-Old, Now Unlicensed Passaic Doc Indicted For Murder: DA Anti-Aging Injection Killed 27-Year-Old, Now Unlicensed Passaic Doc Indicted For Murder: DA Anti-Aging Injection Killed 27-Year-Old, Now Unlicensed Passaic Doc Indicted For Murder: DA
Anti-Aging Injection Killed 27-Year-Old, Now Unlicensed Passaic Doc Indicted For Murder: DA A New Jersey man accused of practicing medicine without a New York license has been indicted for murder after a 27-year-old woman died about an hour after he gave her an IV injection during an "anti-aging procedure" at a Bronx wellness center, authorities said. Elizabeth Baron received what the New York Daily News described as an anti-aging injection at Bereshit Lifestyle Center in Riverdale. She was rushed unconscious and unresponsive to New York-Presbyterian Allen Hospital, the outlet reports. Luis Rojas Cabrera, 56, allegedly administered the NAD+ intravenous injection to Baron at the bu…
CVS Opens First Pharmacy-Only Store In New England: What To Know CVS Opens First Pharmacy-Only Store In New England: What To Know CVS Opens First Pharmacy-Only Store In New England: What To Know
CVS Opens First Pharmacy-Only Store In New England: What To Know CVS is opening its first pharmacy-only stores in the Northeast as it tries to change how people access medications and in-person care. The Rhode Island-based company announced the opening of a new pharmacy-focused location in Boston on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The store is located at 32 Warren Street in the Roxbury neighborhood. The roughly 3,000-square-foot store focuses on prescription medications, immunizations, and pharmacist support. It also carries a limited selection of over-the-counter products, along with a disposal bin for unwanted or expired medications and a collection …
Three Amish Measles Victims ID’d After Dying In Lancaster; Here's Why They Weren’t Vaccinated Three Amish Measles Victims ID’d After Dying In Lancaster; Here's Why They Weren’t Vaccinated Three Amish Measles Victims ID’d After Dying In Lancaster; Here's Why They Weren’t Vaccinated
Three Amish Measles Victims ID’d After Dying In Lancaster; Here's Why They Weren’t Vaccinated Three Amish Lancaster County residents who died during Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak have been identified, and none was unvaccinated because of their religious beliefs. The victims — Ivan S. Miller, Mary S. Stoltzfus, and Katie L. Lapp — were two infants too young to receive the measles vaccine and a 20-year-old woman whose leukemia treatment left her unable to get it. Their obituaries were published by Shivery Family Funeral Homes. Lapp was the unvaccinated Lancaster County resident whose death was announced by the Pennsylvania Department of Health on Wednesday, Sept. 30, as the state’s…
CT Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking CT Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking CT Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking
CT Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking Retirees in several Northeast states face some of the highest costs in the country, according to a new study. Retirement Living released its 2026 list of the most affordable states to retire, comparing all 50 states based on housing costs, everyday expenses, and tax-friendliness. The study looked at median rent for a one-bedroom home, median home sale prices, grocery spending, gas prices, and average Medicare Advantage premiums. Researchers also considered whether states tax Social Security benefits, along with income and property tax rates. "Affordability plays a major role in retire…
Maternal Immunizations Maternal Immunizations Maternal Immunizations
Maternal Immunizations As you may know, there is a lot of different information on immunizations (vaccines) out there. Unfortunately, vaccine misinformation is leading some people to not get vaccinated, putting themselves and their pregnancies at risk. In this article, we are going to focus on which vaccines you should get if you are pregnant so you will have the information you need to keep yourself and your pregnancy safe. If I am pregnant, which vaccines should I get? Anyone who is pregnant should get the Tdap (tetanus toxoid, diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis) vaccine when they are 27 to 36 weeks p…
Yale New Haven Health Names Daniel del Portal Chief Clinical Officer Yale New Haven Health Names Daniel del Portal Chief Clinical Officer Yale New Haven Health Names Daniel del Portal Chief Clinical Officer
Yale New Haven Health Names Daniel del Portal Chief Clinical Officer Yale New Haven Health (YNHHS) has named Daniel del Portal, MD, MBA, executive vice president and chief clinical officer, with his first day in the role set for Monday, Oct. 5. “We are delighted to welcome Dr. del Portal to Yale New Haven Health,” said Pamela Sutton-Wallace, acting CEO of Yale New Haven Health. “His outstanding record of advancing clinical quality, patient safety and operational excellence, coupled with his collaborative leadership style, will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen care for the patients and communities we serve. We are excited to welcome him to our execut…
4 Jefferson Health Hospitals Honored For Patient Safety 4 Jefferson Health Hospitals Honored For Patient Safety 4 Jefferson Health Hospitals Honored For Patient Safety
4 Jefferson Health Hospitals Honored For Patient Safety Four Jefferson Health hospitals have earned statewide recognition for patient safety after posting strong results in areas including healthcare-associated infections and continuous quality improvement. According to Jefferson Health, Jefferson Abington Hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, and Lehigh Valley Hospital – Pocono were selected for the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania’s 2026 Excellence in Patient Safety Recognition program. The four facilities are among 20 Pennsylvania hospitals honored this year. Now in its eighth year, the progra…
Cohen Children's Becomes First On LI With Level 1 Surgery Verification Cohen Children's Becomes First On LI With Level 1 Surgery Verification Cohen Children's Becomes First On LI With Level 1 Surgery Verification
Cohen Children's Becomes First On LI With Level 1 Surgery Verification Cohen Children’s Medical Center has become the first pediatric hospital on Long Island to earn Level 1 Children’s Surgery Verification from the American College of Surgeons (ACS), a distinction recognizing specialized surgical care for children. The Children’s Surgery Verification (CSV) program recognizes hospitals that meet standards for treating pediatric surgical patients, with an emphasis on safety, quality of care, and patient outcomes. Cohen Children’s is among four hospitals in New York to hold the designation and one of 63 nationwide. “Achieving Level 1 Children's Surgery Verificati…
Former Garfield Mom Of 3 Dies After 2-Year Cancer Battle Former Garfield Mom Of 3 Dies After 2-Year Cancer Battle Former Garfield Mom Of 3 Dies After 2-Year Cancer Battle
Former Garfield Mom Of 3 Dies After 2-Year Cancer Battle A mom of three and teacher who spent 13 years educating students in New Jersey has died after a two-year battle with Stage IV breast cancer, according to her obituary and loved ones. Malgorzata “Gosia” Agnieszka Doktor, 50, died peacefully at her Mount Bethel, PA, home on Tuesday, Sept. 22, surrounded by her family, according to her obituary on the Kamienski Funeral Home website. Born in Szczucin, Poland, Gosia immigrated to the United States around 1999, the funeral home said. She first lived in Wallington, later moved to Garfield, and settled with her family in Mount Bethel in 2021. …
Patients Put At Risk By Pennsylvania Doctor’s Prescriptions: AG Patients Put At Risk By Pennsylvania Doctor’s Prescriptions: AG Patients Put At Risk By Pennsylvania Doctor’s Prescriptions: AG
Patients Put At Risk By Pennsylvania Doctor’s Prescriptions: AG A Pennsylvania doctor has been sent to state prison after illegally prescribing controlled substances in a case that put patients at risk, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced Tuesday, Sept. 15. Dr. Raphael Benjamin Kon, 62, of Noxen, was sentenced Monday to 14 to 48 months in prison after pleading guilty in August to unlawful administration, dispensing, delivery, gift, or prescription of a Schedule II controlled substance. Kon continuously prescribed controlled substances without assessing patients’ increased risk of abuse, diversion, or overdose against any medical benefit, according to…
Woodbury Pharmacist Must Sell Pharmacy After Repeated Violations: AG Woodbury Pharmacist Must Sell Pharmacy After Repeated Violations: AG Woodbury Pharmacist Must Sell Pharmacy After Repeated Violations: AG
Woodbury Pharmacist Must Sell Pharmacy After Repeated Violations: AG A Gloucester County pharmacist's license must sell her pharmacy after she violated an order that had suspended her license after being accused of practicing unsafely, authorities announced Friday, Sept. 18. Nittal Lodha, owner and operator of Woodbury Family Pharmacy, operated in unsanitary conditions and interfered with patients’ rights to obtain their medications from pharmacies of their choice, leaving them to ration medications or forgo them altogether, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. She must sell the pharmacy to a purchaser approved by the state within 90 day…
Yale New Haven Hospital Earns Hypertension Care Certification Yale New Haven Hospital Earns Hypertension Care Certification Yale New Haven Hospital Earns Hypertension Care Certification
Yale New Haven Hospital Earns Hypertension Care Certification Yale New Haven Hospital has received American Heart Association certification for its care of patients with complex or difficult-to-treat high blood pressure. The American Heart Association awarded the hospital its Comprehensive Hypertension Center Certification for work at the Hypertension Center, a collaboration among Yale New Haven Hospital Heart and Vascular Center, Yale Medicine Nephrology, and General Internal Medicine. According to Yale New Haven Health, the certification recognizes the center’s commitment to following proven, research-based treatment guidelines for people with comple…
St. Joseph’s Emergency Departments Earn National Nursing Honor St. Joseph’s Emergency Departments Earn National Nursing Honor St. Joseph’s Emergency Departments Earn National Nursing Honor
St. Joseph’s Emergency Departments Earn National Nursing Honor Two St. Joseph’s Health emergency departments in Paterson and Wayne have earned national recognition for nursing excellence. The emergency departments at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center and St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center were named 2026 Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award recipients, St. Joseph’s Health announced. The award recognizes emergency departments for innovation and evidence-based practice improvements that support better patient care and staff well-being. "This recognition belongs to our specially trained nurses and every member of our emergency departments who s…
15-Year-Old Girl Sexually Abused At West Islip Hospital By Nurse’s Aide: Police 15-Year-Old Girl Sexually Abused At West Islip Hospital By Nurse’s Aide: Police 15-Year-Old Girl Sexually Abused At West Islip Hospital By Nurse’s Aide: Police
15-Year-Old Girl Sexually Abused At West Islip Hospital By Nurse’s Aide: Police A Long Island hospital employee sexually abused a 15-year-old girl while she was being treated, authorities said. Trever Lauriano, 36, of Wyandanch, used his position as a nurse’s aide at Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip to abuse the teenager, the Suffolk County Police Department said Friday, Aug. 21. He has since been fired, according to the hospital. Another hospital employee called 911 to report sexual abuse by Lauriano that occurred on Monday, Aug. 3, police said. The girl was a patient at the hospital’s behavioral health unit, authorities said. Lauriano was arrested Fr…
Yale New Haven Hospital No. 1 In CT; Bridgeport, Greenwich Hospitals Earn Top Metro Rankings Yale New Haven Hospital No. 1 In CT; Bridgeport, Greenwich Hospitals Earn Top Metro Rankings Yale New Haven Hospital No. 1 In CT; Bridgeport, Greenwich Hospitals Earn Top Metro Rankings
Yale New Haven Hospital No. 1 In CT; Bridgeport, Greenwich Hospitals Earn Top Metro Rankings Yale New Haven Hospital has been ranked the top hospital in Connecticut in U.S. News & World Report’s annual “America’s Best Hospitals” list. According to Yale New Haven Health, Yale New Haven Hospital also earned national rankings in five specialties: Geriatrics, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Orthopedics, and Psychiatry. The ranking was based on a review of nearly 5,000 hospitals. “These rankings are a testament to the remarkable people who care for patients across Yale New Haven Health every day,” said Pamela Sutton-Wallace, acting CEO of Yale New Haven Healt…
Former Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman Dies At 80; CT State Leaders Recall Her ‘Joy Of Politics’ Former Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman Dies At 80; CT State Leaders Recall Her ‘Joy Of Politics’ Former Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman Dies At 80; CT State Leaders Recall Her ‘Joy Of Politics’
Former Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman Dies At 80; CT State Leaders Recall Her ‘Joy Of Politics’ A trailblazing Connecticut leader who spent several decades in public office has died. Former Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman died Wednesday morning, Aug. 12. She was 80. Her cause of death was not disclosed.   Gov. Ned Lamont announced her passing and ordered Connecticut flags lowered to half-staff in her honor. Nancy Wyman was a good friend to me, a good friend to Democrats, and a good friend to the people of Connecticut. She was a tireless advocate for all things Connecticut, and in particular she made healthcare for all her personal crusade, working to develop policies that ensure… —…
6 RWJBarnabas Stroke Centers Earn National Honors In NJ 6 RWJBarnabas Stroke Centers Earn National Honors In NJ 6 RWJBarnabas Stroke Centers Earn National Honors In NJ
6 Rwjbarnabas Stroke Centers Earn National Honors In NJ Six RWJBarnabas Health stroke centers in New Jersey have received 2026 achievement awards from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. RWJBarnabas Health announced that Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital earned the highest level of recognition given by the AHA/ASA for stroke care, while Clara Maass Medical Center received its first-ever stroke achievement award. “This validation of our programmatic excellence reflects our commitment to continuous improvement and evidence-based best practices in order to deliver the most timely, leading-edge stroke care to patients a…
New UVA Health Imaging Center Opened In Gainesville New UVA Health Imaging Center Opened In Gainesville New UVA Health Imaging Center Opened In Gainesville
New UVA Health Imaging Center Opened In Gainesville UVA Health opened a new outpatient imaging center in Gainesville, expanding access to diagnostic services for patients in Northern Virginia. According to UVA Health, UVA Health Outpatient Imaging Gainesville is located at 7454 Limestone Drive. The center joins UVA Health’s outpatient imaging locations in Centreville and Culpeper, along with hospital-based imaging services across four UVA Health medical centers. The Gainesville site is part of a growing network designed to meet increasing demand for imaging care closer to home. Services at the center include breast imaging, 3D mammography, …
Huntington Hospital Adds 4 New Robotic Surgery Systems Huntington Hospital Adds 4 New Robotic Surgery Systems Huntington Hospital Adds 4 New Robotic Surgery Systems
Huntington Hospital Adds 4 New Robotic Surgery Systems Huntington Hospital has added four new da Vinci 5 robotic surgical systems to support minimally invasive procedures across multiple specialties. The new systems replace the hospital’s legacy da Vinci Xi fleet, according to Northwell Health. The da Vinci 5 systems, developed by Intuitive, include more than 150 enhancements and greater computing power. The hospital said the upgrade is intended to improve procedural precision, surgeon ergonomics, operating room efficiency and the overall patient experience. “Upgrading to four DV5 systems reflects Huntington Hospital’s commitment to delivering…
Red Cross Declares National Blood Supply Crisis In Rare, Urgent Warning Red Cross Declares National Blood Supply Crisis In Rare, Urgent Warning Red Cross Declares National Blood Supply Crisis In Rare, Urgent Warning
Red Cross Declares National Blood Supply Crisis In Rare, Urgent Warning The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis for just the second time in the nonprofit's history. The Red Cross announced the crisis in a news release on Monday, July 27. The organization said blood donations fell about 25% in June to a four-year summer low and are no longer keeping pace with hospital demand.  The shortage has become especially severe for type O blood, prompting the organization to limit distributions to hospitals. "These blood supply challenges are being felt across the US blood community," the nonprofit said. "Many blood col…
Nemer Motor Group Donates Nearly $50K Van To Saratoga Hospital Nemer Motor Group Donates Nearly $50K Van To Saratoga Hospital Nemer Motor Group Donates Nearly $50K Van To Saratoga Hospital
Nemer Motor Group Donates Nearly $50K Van To Saratoga Hospital A new cargo van donated by Nemer Motor Group will help Saratoga Hospital’s Engineering team respond to maintenance and repair needs across the hospital’s regional network. According to Saratoga Hospital, the 2026 Ram ProMaster Cargo Van is valued at approximately $49,915. The vehicle will be used to transport tools, equipment, and supplies to off-site and ambulatory care locations throughout the region. The donation strengthens the hospital’s operational fleet and supports the Engineering team’s work across the organization, Saratoga Hospital said in its announcement. “We are proud to sup…
Berlin Nursing Aide Sexually Assaulted Elderly Woman: Police Berlin Nursing Aide Sexually Assaulted Elderly Woman: Police Berlin Nursing Aide Sexually Assaulted Elderly Woman: Police
Berlin Nursing Aide Sexually Assaulted Elderly Woman: Police A 57-year-old nursing aide was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting an elderly woman at a rehabilitation center in Berlin, authorities announced Thursday, July 16. At 3:34 p.m., on Friday, July 3, officers responded to Berlin Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at 100 Long A Coming Ln. and met with an elderly woman who said she was recently sexually assaulted by a staff member, Berlin police said. Frantz Louis, a Sicklerville resident, confessed to the sexual assault while meeting with detectives. He is charged with aggravated sexual assault of an incapacitated or helpless victim …
Virginia Expands Measles Outbreak Area As Cases Climb, New County Added To Warning Zone Virginia Expands Measles Outbreak Area As Cases Climb, New County Added To Warning Zone Virginia Expands Measles Outbreak Area As Cases Climb, New County Added To Warning Zone
Virginia Expands Measles Outbreak Area As Cases Climb, New County Added To Warning Zone A growing measles outbreak in Virginia is spreading farther, prompting health officials to expand their warning area as the number of confirmed cases continues to climb. The Virginia Department of Health announced on Thursday, June 25, that Cumberland County has been added to the ongoing outbreak area, which previously centered on neighboring Buckingham County.  Officials said recent evidence of community transmission in Cumberland led to the expansion, though no specific public exposure sites have been identified. Residents and visitors in Buckingham, Cumberland, and surrounding comm…