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UC nurses raise staffing concerns as new hires decline

Nurses at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center are raising concerns about staffing as the number of new hires entering the hospital has fallen. The Registered Nurse Association of UC Medical Center presented a memorandum to UC Health outlining concerns about staffing, retention and working conditions. Kylee Ham, president of the nurses’ association, said the…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 30, 20260Comments

CAR-T cell therapy patient receiving cancer treatment in a Cincinnati hospital

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CAR-T Cell Therapy’s Next Advances Have a Cincinnati Connection

Cincinnati Children's helped test Kymriah, the first CAR-T therapy the FDA approved. Nine years later, a Sharonville center is helping prepare the next generation of engineered immune cells. You're likely to see more news soon about CAR-T cell therapy, which turns a patient's own immune cells against cancer. It falls under the category of "personalized…

ByBrett HarnettSeptember 24, 20260Comments

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3 Cincinnati hospitals earn Best Hospitals recognition in latest U.S. News rankings

Three Cincinnati-area hospitals received recognition in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings, placing them among the top-performing medical centers in Ohio and the region. The annual rankings evaluate hospitals based on patient outcomes, safety measures, nursing quality, and performance across specialties and procedures. The recognition comes as health systems across the…

ByNina OliverioAugust 4, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati healthcare innovations drive growth in hospitals and research

Cincinnati’s healthcare sector is expanding rapidly, driven by new facilities, research breakthroughs, and partnerships between hospitals and universities. Major systems such as UC Health, TriHealth, and Cincinnati Children’s are leading projects that aim to improve patient outcomes and expand access to care. These developments reflect broader healthcare trends in 2026, including digital health integration and…

ByNina OliverioApril 21, 20260Comments

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Chronic Disease Costs Hit $4.9T. The System Isn’t Built to Stop It

The Numbers Are Obscene (And We've Stopped Noticing) Ninety cents of every health care dollar in America flows to people already sick. This isn't a policy failure or a temporary market distortion. It's the business model. Heart disease and stroke kill more than 843,000 Americans annually and will cost the system roughly $2 trillion by…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 15, 20260Comments

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C-STARS simulation center opens in Cincinnati to train U.S. military medical teams

The C-STARS simulation center has opened in Cincinnati as a major new training hub for U.S. military medical teams. A new $10 million medical training facility in Cincinnati is expanding the nation’s capacity to prepare military clinicians for high-risk trauma care. The center, located at UC Health, will allow military teams to practice lifesaving procedures…

ByNina OliverioMarch 13, 20260Comments

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The Importance of a Safety-Net Hospital that also serves as a Level I Trauma Center

The Importance of a Safety-Net Level I Trauma Center In every major metropolitan area, certain hospitals serve a role far larger than their physical footprint. These institutions—often referred to as safety-net hospitals—provide essential care to individuals regardless of their insurance status, income level, or ability to pay. When a safety-net hospital is also designated as…

ByBrett HarnettDecember 3, 20250Comments

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UC nurses raise staffing concerns as new hires decline

CAR-T Cell Therapy’s Next Advances Have a Cincinnati Connection

3 Cincinnati hospitals earn Best Hospitals recognition in latest U.S. News rankings

Cincinnati healthcare innovations drive growth in hospitals and research

Chronic Disease Costs Hit $4.9T. The System Isn’t Built to Stop It

C-STARS simulation center opens in Cincinnati to train U.S. military medical teams

The Importance of a Safety-Net Hospital that also serves as a Level I Trauma Center

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