Gen Z nurse refusing to cover shift causing mom of 4 to get fired backed
"That's not cruel or unkind; that's self-respect," a therapist told Newsweek.
Press Ganey exec: Build trust in health care teams before disaster strikes
During a recent Newsweek event, Press Ganey's chief physician executive shared best practices for building a more resilient health care organization.
Theranos broke rules that this blood test company vows to live by
"Seeing is believing," the founder of lab company Truvian told me. So I tried its tabletop blood testing device—which promises results in 30 minutes—for myself.
I faced a humiliating condition after giving birth—then it inspired me
Having a big baby can do a number on your body, and I was no exception.
Who is Erin Elizabeth Ann Strotman? Former nurse accused of hurting babies
The 26-year-old faces charges of felony child abuse and malicious wounding in connection to an investigation at a hospital's NICU.
Houston has a $31M health care high school: Inside the inaugural semester
Freshmen at HEAL, a high school-hospital hybrid, are already preparing for their futures.
Judge finds Jose Ibarra guilty of murder of Laken Riley
A judge has found Venezuelan Jose Ibarra guilty of the murder of student nurse Laken Riley in Georgia.
Laken Riley autopsy details revealed by medical examiner
Riley was killed on Feb. 22 while jogging on a wooded trail near the University of Georgia campus.
Sanford Health unveils physical hub for virtual care
The nation's largest rural health system invested $350 million on its latest virtual care project.
Hospitals are reporting more insurance denials. Is AI behind them?
Health insurers use AI to deny certain claims and maximize their profits, a Senate report suggests. Hospitals around the country are struggling to fight back.
Against the odds, hospitals are getting safer
Hospitals are seeing sicker patients, but better outcomes, than they did pre-pandemic. Here's why.
Two plead not guilty to assaulting ex-NY governor David Paterson
The lawyers of the two people charged with attacking Paterson say their clients were just trying to break up a confrontation.
AI brings popular clinical support tool to EHRs—With 'Virtually Zero Risk'
UpToDate, the clinical decision support tool used by more than 3 million health care professionals, could soon be integrated into your EHR.
Melissa Jubane update: Missing nurse found dead as neighbor arrested
Jubane's neighbor Bryce Johnathan Schubert has been arrested and charged with her murder,
What happens during an asthma attack? Cleveland Clinic doc explains
Sometimes, asthma is inherited, but the majority of cases are linked to the environment—meaning patients may have control over the severity of their symptoms.
OB-GYN recommends strengthening this overlooked muscle group
People rarely talk about pelvic floor health, but weakness in this area can wreak havoc on the body, Dr. Joanne Stone told Newsweek.
Working mom has to miss baby's morning routine, but her husband has a plan
Nurse Nicole DeCirce told Newsweek that her dream job would not be possible without his support.
5 ways to future-proof a hospital
The 400-bed hospital is losing its hold on construction plans.
Where generative AI is working for doctors—and where it's falling short
New AI models have shown promise in the health care industry. But they still need some fine-tuning, doctors say.
The rise of white-coat CEOs
More physicians are giving up the clinic for the corner office. These are the struggles they face—and the successes they find—when straddling both worlds.
We Are Failing Our Country's Caregivers
During this election year, together as a country, we need to be all in on the fight to give health care professionals time back to focus on what matters most—caring for patients.
"Wallet biopsies" strand thousands in California hospitals, CEO says
In one year, a California health system spent $45 million on patients who did not need to be there.
It was my job to help save lives—I didn't recognize my own symptoms
I felt a sense of responsibility for what I'd seen and lived in a constant state of mourning.
Embracing Aviation-Style Safety and Training Measures in Health Care
It's time to reimagine the journey of new nurses—given recent events, why not consider the lens of aviation safety protocols?
Woman missing graduation for hospital shift gets sweet surprise from staff
After discovering she was a graduating valedictorian, Danielle Fox's nursing colleagues made sure she still got to celebrate.
I had a sore throat. My doctor missed a life-threatening diagnosis
Five weeks after I started the antibiotics, I dreamt that I was dying. I felt that if I didn't see my doctor, I really was going to die.
What happens to patients after taking end of life drug, from ahospice nurse
Julie McFadden, from California, told Newsweek that death is "just not talked about, or not explained well," and she aims to educate people better.
Doctors were forced to apologize to serial baby killer nurse
Letby was convicted of murdering seven newborns and attempting to kill six other babies while working as a nurse in a British hospital's neonatal unit.
Woman accused of posing as a doctor and working for months in ER
The woman had been working under a senior doctor and co-workers said the only seemingly odd thing about her was that she asked a lot of questions.
Nurse working 12-hour shifts back-to-back does the unthinkable: "Exhausted"
Thousands of people commented on the video to share their own similar experiences, and one person wrote: "I thought it only happened to me."