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Yale New Haven Hospital Earns Hypertension Care Certification Yale New Haven Hospital Earns Hypertension Care Certification Yale New Haven Hospital Earns Hypertension Care Certification
Yale New Haven Hospital Earns Hypertension Care Certification Yale New Haven Hospital has received American Heart Association certification for its care of patients with complex or difficult-to-treat high blood pressure. The American Heart Association awarded the hospital its Comprehensive Hypertension Center Certification for work at the Hypertension Center, a collaboration among Yale New Haven Hospital Heart and Vascular Center, Yale Medicine Nephrology, and General Internal Medicine. According to Yale New Haven Health, the certification recognizes the center’s commitment to following proven, research-based treatment guidelines for people with comple…

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Paterson, NJ
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St. Joseph’s Emergency Departments Earn National Nursing Honor St. Joseph’s Emergency Departments Earn National Nursing Honor St. Joseph’s Emergency Departments Earn National Nursing Honor
St. Joseph’s Emergency Departments Earn National Nursing Honor Two St. Joseph’s Health emergency departments in Paterson and Wayne have earned national recognition for nursing excellence. The emergency departments at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center and St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center were named 2026 Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award recipients, St. Joseph’s Health announced. The award recognizes emergency departments for innovation and evidence-based practice improvements that support better patient care and staff well-being. "This recognition belongs to our specially trained nurses and every member of our emergency departments who s…

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West Islip, NY
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15-Year-Old Girl Sexually Abused At West Islip Hospital By Nurse’s Aide: Police 15-Year-Old Girl Sexually Abused At West Islip Hospital By Nurse’s Aide: Police 15-Year-Old Girl Sexually Abused At West Islip Hospital By Nurse’s Aide: Police
15-Year-Old Girl Sexually Abused At West Islip Hospital By Nurse’s Aide: Police A Long Island hospital employee sexually abused a 15-year-old girl while she was being treated, authorities said. Trever Lauriano, 36, of Wyandanch, used his position as a nurse’s aide at Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip to abuse the teenager, the Suffolk County Police Department said Friday, Aug. 21. He has since been fired, according to the hospital. Another hospital employee called 911 to report sexual abuse by Lauriano that occurred on Monday, Aug. 3, police said. The girl was a patient at the hospital’s behavioral health unit, authorities said. Lauriano was arrested Fr…

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New Haven, CT
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Yale New Haven Hospital No. 1 In CT; Bridgeport, Greenwich Hospitals Earn Top Metro Rankings Yale New Haven Hospital No. 1 In CT; Bridgeport, Greenwich Hospitals Earn Top Metro Rankings Yale New Haven Hospital No. 1 In CT; Bridgeport, Greenwich Hospitals Earn Top Metro Rankings
Yale New Haven Hospital No. 1 In CT; Bridgeport, Greenwich Hospitals Earn Top Metro Rankings Yale New Haven Hospital has been ranked the top hospital in Connecticut in U.S. News & World Report’s annual “America’s Best Hospitals” list. According to Yale New Haven Health, Yale New Haven Hospital also earned national rankings in five specialties: Geriatrics, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Orthopedics, and Psychiatry. The ranking was based on a review of nearly 5,000 hospitals. “These rankings are a testament to the remarkable people who care for patients across Yale New Haven Health every day,” said Pamela Sutton-Wallace, acting CEO of Yale New Haven Healt…

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Tolland, CT
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Former Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman Dies At 80; CT State Leaders Recall Her ‘Joy Of Politics’ Former Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman Dies At 80; CT State Leaders Recall Her ‘Joy Of Politics’ Former Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman Dies At 80; CT State Leaders Recall Her ‘Joy Of Politics’
Former Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman Dies At 80; CT State Leaders Recall Her ‘Joy Of Politics’ A trailblazing Connecticut leader who spent several decades in public office has died. Former Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman died Wednesday morning, Aug. 12. She was 80. Her cause of death was not disclosed.   Gov. Ned Lamont announced her passing and ordered Connecticut flags lowered to half-staff in her honor. Nancy Wyman was a good friend to me, a good friend to Democrats, and a good friend to the people of Connecticut. She was a tireless advocate for all things Connecticut, and in particular she made healthcare for all her personal crusade, working to develop policies that ensure… —…

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by Josh Lanier
New Brunswick, NJ
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6 RWJBarnabas Stroke Centers Earn National Honors In NJ 6 RWJBarnabas Stroke Centers Earn National Honors In NJ 6 RWJBarnabas Stroke Centers Earn National Honors In NJ
6 Rwjbarnabas Stroke Centers Earn National Honors In NJ Six RWJBarnabas Health stroke centers in New Jersey have received 2026 achievement awards from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. RWJBarnabas Health announced that Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital earned the highest level of recognition given by the AHA/ASA for stroke care, while Clara Maass Medical Center received its first-ever stroke achievement award. “This validation of our programmatic excellence reflects our commitment to continuous improvement and evidence-based best practices in order to deliver the most timely, leading-edge stroke care to patients a…

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Gainesville, VA
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New UVA Health Imaging Center Opened In Gainesville New UVA Health Imaging Center Opened In Gainesville New UVA Health Imaging Center Opened In Gainesville
New UVA Health Imaging Center Opened In Gainesville UVA Health opened a new outpatient imaging center in Gainesville, expanding access to diagnostic services for patients in Northern Virginia. According to UVA Health, UVA Health Outpatient Imaging Gainesville is located at 7454 Limestone Drive. The center joins UVA Health’s outpatient imaging locations in Centreville and Culpeper, along with hospital-based imaging services across four UVA Health medical centers. The Gainesville site is part of a growing network designed to meet increasing demand for imaging care closer to home. Services at the center include breast imaging, 3D mammography, …

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Huntington, NY
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Huntington Hospital Adds 4 New Robotic Surgery Systems Huntington Hospital Adds 4 New Robotic Surgery Systems Huntington Hospital Adds 4 New Robotic Surgery Systems
Huntington Hospital Adds 4 New Robotic Surgery Systems Huntington Hospital has added four new da Vinci 5 robotic surgical systems to support minimally invasive procedures across multiple specialties. The new systems replace the hospital’s legacy da Vinci Xi fleet, according to Northwell Health. The da Vinci 5 systems, developed by Intuitive, include more than 150 enhancements and greater computing power. The hospital said the upgrade is intended to improve procedural precision, surgeon ergonomics, operating room efficiency and the overall patient experience. “Upgrading to four DV5 systems reflects Huntington Hospital’s commitment to delivering…

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Red Cross Declares National Blood Supply Crisis In Rare, Urgent Warning Red Cross Declares National Blood Supply Crisis In Rare, Urgent Warning Red Cross Declares National Blood Supply Crisis In Rare, Urgent Warning
Red Cross Declares National Blood Supply Crisis In Rare, Urgent Warning The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis for just the second time in the nonprofit's history. The Red Cross announced the crisis in a news release on Monday, July 27. The organization said blood donations fell about 25% in June to a four-year summer low and are no longer keeping pace with hospital demand.  The shortage has become especially severe for type O blood, prompting the organization to limit distributions to hospitals. "These blood supply challenges are being felt across the US blood community," the nonprofit said. "Many blood col…

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by Chris Spiker
Saratoga Springs, NY
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Nemer Motor Group Donates Nearly $50K Van To Saratoga Hospital Nemer Motor Group Donates Nearly $50K Van To Saratoga Hospital Nemer Motor Group Donates Nearly $50K Van To Saratoga Hospital
Nemer Motor Group Donates Nearly $50K Van To Saratoga Hospital A new cargo van donated by Nemer Motor Group will help Saratoga Hospital’s Engineering team respond to maintenance and repair needs across the hospital’s regional network. According to Saratoga Hospital, the 2026 Ram ProMaster Cargo Van is valued at approximately $49,915. The vehicle will be used to transport tools, equipment, and supplies to off-site and ambulatory care locations throughout the region. The donation strengthens the hospital’s operational fleet and supports the Engineering team’s work across the organization, Saratoga Hospital said in its announcement. “We are proud to sup…

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Berlin, NJ
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Berlin Nursing Aide Sexually Assaulted Elderly Woman: Police Berlin Nursing Aide Sexually Assaulted Elderly Woman: Police Berlin Nursing Aide Sexually Assaulted Elderly Woman: Police
Berlin Nursing Aide Sexually Assaulted Elderly Woman: Police A 57-year-old nursing aide was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting an elderly woman at a rehabilitation center in Berlin, authorities announced Thursday, July 16. At 3:34 p.m., on Friday, July 3, officers responded to Berlin Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at 100 Long A Coming Ln. and met with an elderly woman who said she was recently sexually assaulted by a staff member, Berlin police said. Frantz Louis, a Sicklerville resident, confessed to the sexual assault while meeting with detectives. He is charged with aggravated sexual assault of an incapacitated or helpless victim …

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by Sam Barron
Arlington, VA
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Virginia Expands Measles Outbreak Area As Cases Climb, New County Added To Warning Zone Virginia Expands Measles Outbreak Area As Cases Climb, New County Added To Warning Zone Virginia Expands Measles Outbreak Area As Cases Climb, New County Added To Warning Zone
Virginia Expands Measles Outbreak Area As Cases Climb, New County Added To Warning Zone A growing measles outbreak in Virginia is spreading farther, prompting health officials to expand their warning area as the number of confirmed cases continues to climb. The Virginia Department of Health announced on Thursday, June 25, that Cumberland County has been added to the ongoing outbreak area, which previously centered on neighboring Buckingham County.  Officials said recent evidence of community transmission in Cumberland led to the expansion, though no specific public exposure sites have been identified. Residents and visitors in Buckingham, Cumberland, and surrounding comm…

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by Zak Failla