Janette Wider
Editor-in-Chief at Healthcare Purchasing News
Managing Editor for @HCInnovationGrp.
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4 days ago |
hpnonline.com | Janette Wider
According to a June 3 press release, a nurse-led initiative at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver significantly improved recovery outcomes for female patients following open-heart surgery. The project, published in Critical Care Nurse, focused on reducing poststernotomy wound complications by addressing issues with the standard surgical bra used after surgery.
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5 days ago |
hpnonline.com | Janette Wider
The Bellwether League Foundation (BLF), through its Philanthropy and Professional Development Committees, supports the growth of current and future healthcare supply chain leaders. It does this through educational initiatives like the Collegiate Capstone Project, which began in 2022 and involves students presenting solutions to supply chain challenges, and through newly launched scholarships in 2024.
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6 days ago |
hpnonline.com | Janette Wider
A new report from the American Cancer Society reveals that as of January 1, 2025, an estimated 18.4 million people in the United States are living with a history of cancer—a number projected to continue rising in the coming years. The report, published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, attributes the growing survivor population to advances in early detection, treatment, and supportive care. Most survivors are aged 65 or older, reflecting the strong link between aging and cancer risk.
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1 week ago |
hpnonline.com | Janette Wider
The FDA is alerting healthcare providers about updated use instructions for BD/C.R. Bard esophagogastric balloon tamponade tubes due to issues with removing plastic plugs. Improper removal can damage the device, delay treatment, and has been linked to two injuries and one death. BD issued guidance in April and May 2025 on how to safely remove the plugs using hemostats and test the balloons before use.
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1 week ago |
hpnonline.com | Janette Wider
PODCAST: Data and Analytics with Jeff WertzJeff Wertz, President of Surgio Health, joins our Editor-in-Chief Janette Wider on this week's episode to talk data and analytics.
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