Here are this week’s top five most-clicked stories from MHA’s News Roundup newsletter.
Becker’s Hospital Review, by Andrew Cass
A Crash Took His Arm. His Community Is Carrying Him Forward.
The Baltimore Banner, by Julie Scharper
Following a tragic crash in Cockeysville involving members of the Calvert Hall rugby community, two teens remain hospitalized with serious injuries after receiving emergency care from University of Maryland ExpressCare and treatment at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center and Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital. The accident claimed the lives of two students and has prompted an outpouring of support from across the Baltimore community.
Saint Agnes Hospital to Hold Career Fair for Nursing and Healthcare Positions
WMAR, by Dominick Philippe-Auguste
Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital is seeking healthcare professionals and job seekers at its upcoming Spring into Careers recruitment event. The event is scheduled for Friday, May 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will be held in the main lobby of the hospital.
New Cancer Treatment at Georgetown Hospital Uses a Patient’s Own Tumor Cells
WTOP, by José Umaña
After a routine mammogram led to a diagnosis of metastatic melanoma, Baltimore County resident Mary Hylton underwent a newly approved treatment at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital that uses a patient’s own immune cells to fight cancer. One year after receiving the tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy, doctors say all of her tumors are gone, offering hope for patients with advanced melanoma and other solid cancers.
How Hospitals Are Fending off a Retirement Wave
Becker’s Hospital Review, by Kristin Kuchno
A recent study suggests that retiring before typical retirement age may accelerate cognitive decline, while remaining in the workforce longer could help support cognitive health. As health systems work to address workforce shortages and retain institutional knowledge, organizations like Luminis Health, are expanding efforts to support employees approaching retirement through flexible scheduling, mentorship opportunities, phased retirement planning, and earlier career transition conversations.
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