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During National Hospital Week, the AHA and its American Organization for Nursing Leadership are running ads thanking the 6.3 million dedicated women and men who have worked tirelessly and courageously at America’s hospitals and health systems to care for their communities during the pandemic.

AHA today launched the 2022 Accelerating Health Equity Conference in Cleveland, convening more than 700 stakeholders whose work intersects health care and equity issues. 

FDA issues updates on a COVID-19 monoclonal antibody and antiviral pill, and certain Fresenius Medical Care hemodialysis machines.

The agency is investigating 109 potential hepatitis cases of unknown cause in U.S. children since last October, including five deaths.

The guidance is intended to help state policymakers identify and address related issues during and after the public health emergency.

The first edition uses temperature projections to highlight counties at higher risk from extreme heat.

Hospital employment remains over 90,000 below its March 2020 peak, but has grown in 16 of the past 25 months for a slow but steady job recovery.

It’s National Hospital Week — an annual event of seven days to recognize the 5,000 hospitals, health systems and networks, as well as the more than 6 million people, who provide care to individuals and communities.

CDC is investigating 109 potential hepatitis cases of unknown cause in U.S. children since last October; over 90% of the patients were hospitalized.

Based on an updated analysis, FDA said the risk of thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome warrants limiting the vaccine to certain adults.

HRSA will launch May 8 a toll-free hotline for expecting and new mothers experiencing mental health challenges.

Tennessee and South Carolina extend postpartum coverage from 60 days to 12 months after pregnancy for Medicaid and CHIP enrollees under the American Rescue Plan Act.

AHA today launched a new suite of resources for rural health care leaders, including an on-demand webinar and playbook.

Two of the simplest words also carry the most meaning: “thank you.”

AHA today urged House and Senate appropriators to give favorable funding consideration to programs shown to improve access to quality health care for patients and communities.

An estimated 9.2% of U.S. residents, or 30 million people, lacked health insurance when surveyed in 2021, according to preliminary estimates from the National Health Interview Survey.

The Environmental Protection Agency today presented AHA’s American Society for Health Care Engineering with its 2022 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award.

The COVID-19 pandemic has put extreme stress on the health care workforce in the United States, HHS reports.

The report estimates the impact of COVID-19 vaccination during a five-month period shortly after the first vaccine was authorized and recommended for health care workers and elderly people in long-term care facilities.

AHA today released a customizable music video and other social media resources to help hospitals and communities celebrate May 8-14.