Hospitals
Hospital systems, care capacity, staffing, and healthcare operations.
Midland Memorial says four victims remain hospitalized after June 12 shooting
Midland Memorial Hospital said four victims from the June 12 shooting in Midland remained hospitalized on June 13, with two in critical condition and two in fair condition. The shooting left one person dead and at least nine others injured, and the hospital organized a blood drive as recovery efforts continued.
Proposal for $69.5 million rehabilitation hospital heads to Branford planners
Encompass Health’s proposed $69.5 million inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Branford is headed to local zoning review June 23, while a state health approval remains pending. Supporters say the shoreline needs closer rehab access; opponents warn about staffing and market impacts.
NHS treats thousands of patients a day in corridors and cupboards
New NHS data shows an average of 2,241 patients a day were treated in emergency-department corridors in May, plus 669 a day in other inappropriate places, as England’s waiting list rose to 7.22 million.
Stanford lays out plans for its largest medical facility, a Redwood City cancer center
Stanford Medicine has unveiled plans for a major new cancer center on its Redwood City campus, a project that could total up to 1.75 million square feet and include a hospital, outpatient clinic and research building. The proposal still needs city approval and is slated for environmental review in 2026 and 2027.
Saskatchewan Health Authority begins twice-daily service disruption reporting
The Saskatchewan Health Authority says emergency service disruption notices will now be posted twice daily, at 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., starting May 19, 2026. The change follows a provincial directive announced April 30 and applies to temporary emergency service disruptions across SHA facilities.
American Heart Association launches effort on emergency communication for cardiac and stroke response
The American Heart Association has launched a National EMS Week initiative to improve emergency communication for cardiac arrest, heart attack, and stroke response, with input from 13 cities and support from T-Mobile.
3 sick passengers evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship as new case confirmed
WHO said eight cases have now been reported in the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak, including five confirmed infections and three deaths. Oceanwide Expeditions said three medically urgent people were evacuated as the ship headed to the Canary Islands.
Which NYC-area hospitals got top marks in new safety ratings - and which landed Ds
The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2026 hospital safety grades show a split picture in the New York City area, with NYU Langone, Catholic Health and NewYork-Presbyterian among the systems earning top marks and several hospitals landing D grades.
1 at hospital, 1 in custody amid police investigation in Milford
Police in Milford are investigating a reported assault at Birmingham Court after one man was taken to the hospital and another was taken into custody. Massachusetts State Police are assisting.
FDA launches READI-Home innovation challenge for home-use medical devices
The FDA has opened a challenge for home-use medical devices aimed at reducing avoidable readmissions after hospital treatment.
Healthcare execs cite strong job growth alongside persistent labor shortages
March labor data showed health care again leading job growth, but hospital and health system leaders say labor shortages remain most acute in direct patient care roles.
Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund is coming up short
AP reporting on Avera Creighton Hospital in northeast Nebraska shows how the federal Rural Health Transformation Program may not be large enough to offset broader rural hospital losses.