Erica Cerutti

On Sept. 3, Northwestern Medicine opened a new outpatient center in the Bronzeville neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side, shaped by community input that influenced everything from clinical services to the chairs in patient rooms. “Everything was very intentional,” said Tanika Sykes, the facility’s director of operations, referring to chairs found…

A commonly available nasal spray may significantly reduce the risk of COVID-19 infections, according to clinical trial results.  Researchers from Saarland University Hospital in Germany led the study, the results of which were published Sept. 2 in JAMA Internal Medicine. They found that regular use of azelastine, an over-the-counter antihistamine…

Today’s healthcare environment is driving a rise in the COO role’s complexity, according to a recent report from executive search firm WittKieffer. The healthcare COO role — which is critical for ensuring efficient operations yet often difficult to clearly define — is evolving in response to industrywide trends. Insights from…

Wausau, Wis.-based Aspirus Health plans to reduce staff by seven certified nursing assistant roles in areas where the system has implemented care delivery changes. “To be clear, this staffing transition focuses on patient care,” a spokesperson for Aspirus said in a Sept. 3 statement shared with Becker’s. “It has nothing…

The American Medical Association has honored 109 hospitals, health systems and medical groups through its 2025 Joy in Medicine program. The Joy in Medicine program recognizes healthcare organizations for their commitment to  supporting physician well-being by reducing “system-level drivers of work-related burnout,” according to a Sept. 3 news release from…

Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare has made executive moves at its hospitals across multiple states in 2025. Becker’s has reported on the following C-suite appointments since Jan. 14: Editor’s note: This live webpage was last updated on Sept. 3. 1. Valerie Helms was named assistant CFO of Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital in…

Florida will move to scrap all vaccine mandates in the state, including routine immunization requirements for children entering kindergarten, state officials said Sept. 3.  Joseph Ladapo, MD, PhD, the state’s surgeon general, shared plans to eliminate vaccine requirements during an event alongside Gov. Ron DeSantis that highlighted the state’s alignment…

California, Oregon and Washington are forming a health alliance that would coordinate vaccine recommendations for their residents, according to a Sept. 3 joint news release. Here is what to know: 1. The West Coast Health Alliance is intended to provide residents with scientific data on vaccine safety and efficacy, as…

Marietta, Okla.-based Mercy Health Love County Hospital opened a temporary emergency department a year after being hit by a tornado. The modular building is staffed 24 hours a day for walk-in and ambulance emergencies, according to a Sept. 2 hospital news release. The ED opened at 7 a.m Sept. 2…

So far in 2025, Becker’s has reported on 11 health systems that unveiled or advanced hospital projects worth $1 billion or more. Three of the projects involve new hospital campuses in California. This page was published March 21 and updated Sept. 3. 1. North Carolina Children’s Health selected the location…