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Dayton Public, Five Rivers to open first in-school health center
Dayton Daily News
Mamle Anim, chief medical officer at Five Rivers Health Centers, said her group has been hoping to expand into schools as part of its mission to provide high-quality, affordable services. And oral health is not easily available to our children." District officials said students will be eligible for health center services regardless of health insurance or ability to pay.
While mired in investigations and death, Hampton Roads Regional Jail's board fought against change
The Virginian-Pilot
And other jails -- particularly regional jails -- have similar problems. That makes the jail even more staff-intensive, Myers said. The jail officers and support staff, Myers said, are dedicated. HRRJ would no longer take inmates as soon as they were arrested.
Nurses picket for staffing improvements
The Eagle-Tribune
Nurses at Lawrence General Hospital picketed Thursday for better staffing conditions in one of the first public contract disputes since the failure of a ballot question on nurse staffing limits in November. Nurses are attempting to reach an agreement on a contract and have been in negotiations since last year. Nurses have complaints about staffing in the emergency department, and the practice of "floating" nurses -- when nurses from one area of the medical center are transferred...
Citing staff shortage, Westlake Hospital is closing earlier than planned. Melrose Park mayor says owners 'lied to our community.'
Chicago Tribune
But the hospital is not admitting new patients, and will work to discharge or transfer patients to other hospitals, said Dennis Culloton, a spokesman for Pipeline. Melrose Park Mayor Ron Serpico accused Pipeline of trying to make an end-run around the state's official process for closing hospitals. Pipeline's application to close Westlake is scheduled to go before the state Health Facilities and Services Review Board on April 30.
Nurses union alleges retaliation, sues Heritage Valley
Beaver County Times
...union representing registered nurses at Heritage Valley Health System has filed suit in federal court, alleging the company retaliated against the nurses after the union filed a grievance against Heritage Valley. In addition, the Service Employees International Union Healthcare Pennsylvania is alleging that Heritage Valley is steadfastly refusing to arbitrate the union's new grievances, in violation of a collective-bargaining agreement between the two entities. The process began...
A plan to ease nursing shortage in Indiana and other states by offering student loan help
South Bend Tribune, Ind.
Joseph County, records show 15 facilities are currently certified for the program. Joseph County Health Department. In north-central Indiana, St. Joseph, Elkhart and Marshall counties are eligible for certified sites under the program.
Judge grants Westlake Hospital a reprieve, hours after owners announce it was closing
Chicago Tribune
He said Pipeline would appeal. Westlake workers and community members cheered the temporary restraining order. Dr. It bought Westlake, Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago and West Suburban Medical Center for $70 million in January, pledging at the time to save all the hospitals. Pipeline's application to close Westlake is scheduled to go before the state Health Facilities and Services Review Board on April 30.
MCH may move Pro-Care offices
Odessa American
The new location of the offices, if approved by the board, would be at the Center for Health and Wellness, 8050 E. Highway 191. The total project budget, if approved, would be $151,650, which includes $14,600 for architectural and engineering fees, the notes stated.
Gracedale registered nurses, social workers consider strike as contract negotiations fail
The Morning Call
The union had difficulty negotiating with former executives John Stoffa and John Brown. He's trying." McClure was effusive Tuesday in his praise for the nurses and caregivers at Gracedale, saying their dedication to residents is what makes the facility special. However, the registered nurses in particular serve a key role in the nursing home's operations, said Dawn TuersFeldman, Gracedale's director of nursing.
3 years after strike, Twin Cities nurses, hospitals return to bargaining table
Star Tribune
...protect patients,â€? said Jordan Foerster, a nurse at Fairview Health and a negotiator for the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA). Negotiations between Fairview and the MNA started Tuesday, while talks are scheduled to start Wednesday for the Allina, Childrenâ€™s, and HealthEast hospital systems as well as Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. Talks between the nurses and North Memorial Health will start Friday. A Fairview spokesman said in a statement that, â€œWe...