Columbus Dad Sues After 27-Day-Old Dies In Hospital Crib Fall
A Zanesville father has sued Nationwide Children’s Hospital after his 27‑day‑old daughter fell from a crib in the CTICU and later died, according to court filings. The complaint alleges negligence and wrongful death and is pending in Franklin County.
San Francisco’s ‘Strong Starts’ Battle Plan Takes On Preterm Birth Crisis
Mayor Daniel Lurie unveiled Strong Starts, a cross-department plan to reduce preterm births and infant deaths by aligning city spending and setting measurable targets. The initiative targets stark racial gaps in outcomes and will seek state and federal funding.
Duke Launches Statewide CPR Blitz To Train 30,000 North Carolinians In A Day
Duke and state partners aim to train 30,000 North Carolinians in hands-only CPR on Feb. 25. Drop-in sessions across 30 counties will teach a quick, lifesaving technique.
City Cancer Hospitals Show Their Cards, And Prices Start To Slip
A new Value in Health analysis co‑authored by Memorial Sloan Kettering and Turquoise Health finds fuller hospital price disclosure is linked to meaningful declines in commercial oncology prices, with the biggest drops where disclosure is broad and complete.
Jacksonville Snags Western Hemisphere’s First Carbon Ion Cancer Center
Mayo Clinic’s Duan Family Building in Jacksonville will house the first carbon‑ion therapy center in the Americas, with proton care expected in 2027 and carbon ions in 2028. The move follows state funding and years of research.












