Hospital

Rural Hospital Closures Leave Cities with Unhealthy Real Estate

JELLICO, Tenn. — In March 2021, this town of about 2,000 residents in the hills of…

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Penn State Health hospitals earn milestone recognition from vascular testing accrediting agency

Penn State Health hospitals earn milestone recognition from vascular testing accrediting agency

The Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) has recognized Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey and St. Joseph…

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UNC Hospitals Included on U.S. News’ List of “Best Regional Hospitals for Equitable Access”

UNC Hospitals Included on U.S. News’ List of “Best Regional Hospitals for Equitable Access”

UNC Hospitals is one of 53 nationwide lauded for providing high-quality care to underserved populations. UNC…

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How much free medical care should nonprofit hospitals offer?

How much free medical care should nonprofit hospitals offer?

We’ve been taking a close look on “Marketplace Morning Report” at debt to pay back medical bills. It’s…

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Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, nurses reach new contract that retains hospital’s status as an employer of choice

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, nurses reach new contract that retains hospital’s status as an employer of choice

More than 2,000 registered nurses represented by SEIU have ratified a new contract with Penn State…

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Hershey Medical Center named among top hospitals in Pennsylvania by Newsweek

Hershey Medical Center named among top hospitals in Pennsylvania by Newsweek

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center was ranked third in Pennsylvania with a score of 89.08% in…

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Catholic hospitals leave patients at the mercy of religious directives

Catholic hospitals leave patients at the mercy of religious directives

Nurse midwife Beverly Maldonado recalls a pregnant woman arriving at Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital in Maryland…

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Federal Program to Save Rural Hospitals Feels ‘Growing Pains’

Federal Program to Save Rural Hospitals Feels ‘Growing Pains’

KEOKUK, Iowa — Folks in this Mississippi River town hope a new federal program can revive…

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