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Cyberattacks on hospitals are growing threats to patient safety, experts say

Wednesday, May 10 by ABC News

(BURLINGTON, Vt.) -- Jes Kraus was supposed to be going to the University of Vermont Medical Center every day for aggressive radiation and chemotherapy treatments to fight stage three colorectal cancer, for which he was diagnosed in September 2020.But at the end of October... Read More.

Feds say hospitals broke the law by refusing to provide life-saving abortion

Monday, May 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Hospitals in Missouri and Kansas violated federal law last summer when they refused to provide an emergency abortion to a woman who went into premature labor at nearly 18 weeks and risked developing a life-threatening infection, according to initial findings in... Read More.

Nationwide shortage of asthma medication albuterol could worsen in hospitals

Friday, March 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A nationwide shortage of the asthma medication albuterol has been ongoing since last fall and experts fear it's only expected to get worse.Albuterol can be taken in several forms but it's the aerosolized solution used in a nebulizer in hospitals that... Read More.

Lawsuit accuses Cedars-Sinai hospital’s website of sharing patient data with Meta, Google

Wednesday, February 15 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- A lawsuit against Cedars-Sinai Health System and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles claims the hospital shared patient data with third parties.Filed by plaintiff John Doe, the proposed class action lawsuit claims his and other patients' private information -- including data... Read More.

More than 7,000 nurses go on strike across 2 New York City hospitals

Monday, January 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- More than 7,000 nurses at two hospitals in New York City went on strike early Monday morning demanding better pay, better working conditions and more staffing.The strike began at 6 a.m. after nurses at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx and... Read More.

More than 7,000 nurses go on strike across two New York City hospitals

Monday, January 9 by ABC News

China’s official COVID-19 stats mask unprecedented surge overwhelming hospitals and funeral homes

Thursday, December 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Since the relaxation of its "zero COVID" restrictions earlier this month in the wake of unprecedented nationwide protests, China is facing its largest outbreak of the pandemic.At the same time, mass testing has been dropped as Chinese authorities changed their criteria... Read More.

Health officials make urgent push for flu and COVID shots as hospitals feel the strain

Monday, December 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Health officials are making another urgent push to encourage flu and COVID vaccinations, as multiple respiratory viruses swirl around the country inundating both pediatric and adult hospitals. About 75% of pediatric hospital beds are filled and flu hospitalizations are at the highest... Read More.

Some US hospitals report beds are full among increase in respiratory infections in children

Thursday, October 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Some hospitals across the United States say their beds are full as cases of respiratory viruses continue to increase among children.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, infections due to respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, have spiked by 69%... Read More.

Some Black physicians say they were pushed out of hospitals due to racial discrimination in medical workforce

Monday, October 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- After the pandemic hit the U.S. in early 2020, Chris Pernell, MD was on TV screens across the country, emerging as a leading voice on COVID-19's disproportionate impact on people of color.Earlier this year, backed by more than 100 New Jersey... Read More.

Experts warn of severe upcoming flu season as pediatric hospitals already feel the crush

Saturday, October 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A surge in pediatric patients with respiratory illnesses is overwhelming hospitals across the United States, as experts warn of a potentially severe flu season in the coming months.Pediatric bed capacity in hospitals is the highest it has been in two years. Around... Read More.

What to know about RSV, one of the main viruses causing pediatric hospitals to fill to capacity

Friday, October 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Many pediatric hospitals across the country are experiencing a surge in patients, and one of the main reasons, experts say, is an increase in cases of the respiratory virus known as RSV.RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms,... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: hospitals

Cyberattacks on hospitals are growing threats to patient safety, experts say

Feds say hospitals broke the law by refusing to provide life-saving abortion

Nationwide shortage of asthma medication albuterol could worsen in hospitals

More than 7,000 nurses go on strike across 2 New York City hospitals

More than 7,000 nurses go on strike across two New York City hospitals

China’s official COVID-19 stats mask unprecedented surge overwhelming hospitals and funeral homes

Health officials make urgent push for flu and COVID shots as hospitals feel the strain

Some US hospitals report beds are full among increase in respiratory infections in children

Some Black physicians say they were pushed out of hospitals due to racial discrimination in medical workforce

Experts warn of severe upcoming flu season as pediatric hospitals already feel the crush

What to know about RSV, one of the main viruses causing pediatric hospitals to fill to capacity

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