Here are this week’s top five most-clicked stories from MHA’s News Roundup newsletter.
Johns Hopkins President Kevin Sowers to Retire Next Year
Modern Healthcare, by Caroline Hudson
Johns Hopkins Health System President Kevin Sowers, RN, plans to retire at the end of 2027 after nearly a decade leading the six-hospital system. Sowers, who joined Johns Hopkins in 2018 after more than 30 years at Duke University Health System, will serve as a senior executive adviser during the transition as the organization conducts a national search for his successor. This story also appeared in Becker’s Hospital Review.
LifeBridge Health Chief Operating Officer Leslie Simmons Announces Plans to Retire
Citybiz
Leslie Simmons, executive vice president and chief operating officer of LifeBridge Health, announced plans to retire July 1, 2027, after a 48-year healthcare career. A former president of Carroll Hospital, Simmons has played a key role in advancing quality, patient safety, and operational excellence across LifeBridge Health. The health system plans to launch a national search for her successor.
How to Get Rid of a Cold Fast: 8 Pro Tips to Ease Symptoms Like a Runny Nose, Cough, and More
Woman’s World, by Chad Birt and Ann Green
Getting enough rest, managing stress, and staying hydrated can help ease cold symptoms and support recovery. Dr. Sarah Lee, an emergency medicine physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus, emphasizes drinking plenty of fluids, including electrolyte-rich beverages, to prevent dehydration while fighting a viral infection.
Woman’s Doctor: Women Over 50 Should Never Ignore These Alzheimer’s Signs
WBAL-TV, by Lacee Griffith
Dr. Ernestine Wright of Mercy Medical Center discusses early warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease in women over 50, including repeated forgetfulness, difficulty finding words, confusion during familiar tasks, and paranoia. She emphasizes brain-healthy habits, including a nutritious diet, adequate sleep, social engagement, and mental stimulation, to help reduce dementia risk.
The Clocks Change Soon. Here’s How to Prep Your Body.
The Washington Post, by Lauren Mazzo
As daylight saving time ends Nov. 1, most Americans will turn their clocks back one hour, potentially disrupting their sleep schedules. Dr. Emerson Wickwire, a sleep medicine specialist at the University of Maryland Medical Center, explains that while the fall time change is generally less disruptive than the spring shift, some people may experience fatigue or changes in sleep patterns and benefit from adjusting their routines beforehand.