Category: Press Release

Hershey, Pa.-based Penn State Health has named Kasia Konieczny vice president and chief of staff to CEO Michael Kupferman, MD.  She will begin the role March 23, according to a March 12 health system news release. The appointment comes less than a year after Dr. Kupferman became CEO in June. In the position, Ms. Konieczny […]

Philips has expanded its digital pathology portfolio with the launch of a fully cloud-enabled version of its IntelliSite Pathology solution. The system, built on Amazon Web Services, is designed to help laboratories scale digital workflows without relying on on-premise infrastructure, according to a March 11 news release. It allows pathologists to remotely access, review and […]

Michael Tart was appointed interim COO for Fayetteville, N.C.-based Cape Fear Valley Health. A native of Harnett County, Mr. Tart has been with the organization for more than 10 years, according to a Feb. 27 health system news release. Most recently, he served as president of Dunn, N.C.-based Cape Fear Valley Harnett Healthcare and president […]

From supporting the construction of new hospitals to launching new programs, here is how 10 health systems are using recently received gifts:  1. Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham received $50 million from anonymous donors to fuel cancer research efforts. The system will use the funds to support the physical and workforce infrastructure required for gene […]

Boston-based Dana-Farber Cancer Institute recorded an operating income of $91.5 million (8.4% operating margin) in the first quarter of 2026, up from $69.1 million (7% margin) during the same period last year, according to its March 11 financial report.  Dana-Farber recorded total operating revenue of $1.1 billion for the three months ended Dec. 31, up […]

As OSF HealthCare prepares for its CEO transition in April, the system is doubling down on innovation and agility as it expands access to care throughout its communities. Michelle Conger, president of OSF HealthCare, will step in as CEO of the Peoria, Ill.-based health system in April following the retirement of Bob Sehring, who has […]

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is fielding pressure from the White House to relax his controversial approach to vaccine policies as the midterms near, but his most steadfast supporters are pressing for more aggressive action — like restricting covid-19 vaccines and pesticide use — to carry out the Make America Healthy […]

César Manuel González, 37, used to work with stone that was engineered to endure: dense, polished slabs designed to outlast the kitchens in which they were installed. Engineered quartz countertops have surged in popularity in the home renovation market, with industry analysts estimating the global engineered stone market at around $30 billion. It’s continuing to […]

Patrick Avila has been appointed president of Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, Kan., effective April 20, according to a March 10 hospital news release shared with Becker’s. Drew Talbott will continue serving as interim president until Mr. Avila joins the organization. Mr. Avila brings more than 25 years of healthcare leadership experience to the […]

People are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence tools for help understanding symptoms, medical results and navigating healthcare decisions, according to a March 10 Microsoft report. The company analyzed more than 500,000 health and wellbeing-related conversations with its Copilot AI assistant during January 2026 and found health is the most discussed topic on mobile devices among […]