National Nurse Practitioner Week: November 10-16, 2024
National Nurse Practitioner Week is held annually to celebrate these exceptional health care providers and to remind lawmakers of the importance of removing outdated...
DOH Share Important Update on Pertussis Testing & Prophylaxis Guidelines for Healthcare Providers
On Sunday November 3, 2024, The South Dakota Department of Health shared updated guidance for healthcare providers on pertussis testing and postexposure prophylaxis (PEP)...
Lassa Fever Suspected in Death of U.S. Traveler Returning from West Africa
The CDC and the Iowa Department of Health are investigating a suspected case of Lassa fever, which was diagnosed today in an Iowa resident...
FDA authorization extending use date of Baxter products due to IV solutions shortage
As part of its efforts to mitigate the disruption to the supply of IV solutions after Hurricane Helene temporarily closed its North Cove, N.C.,...
Baxter provides updates on efforts to increase access to and supply of IV solutions
Baxter shared updates on its efforts to increase access to and supply of IV solutions in response to the effects of Hurricane Helene on Baxter’s manufacturing...
State and Federal IV fluid shortage update
Leaders at both the state and federal level are weighing in and providing updates on the shortage of IV fluids across the country, as...
SDAHO celebrates National Healthcare Quality Week October 20-26
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is celebrating National Healthcare Quality Week, October 20-26, 2024, by lifting all our amazing health care...
AHA invites organizations to participate in influenza prevention initiative
The American Hospital Association (AHA) invites your organization to participate again in our collaborative influenza prevention initiative, the United Against the Flu campaign. Now...
Mental Illness Awareness Week October 6-12
Everyone is impacted by mental health conditions – including the friends, family, and coworkers who don’t live with a mental health condition themselves. One...
Celebrating National Workforce Development Month: Empowering Talent for Tomorrow
September is National Workforce Development Month, a time to recognize the crucial role that workforce development professionals play in supporting workers and driving economic...