1. US hospitals in scramble to make room for rising COVID-19 case count, dwindling bed capacity Full story

2. 3 top Beaumont execs to depart Full story

3. US vaccination rate at early January level as new cases spike — 7 things to know Full story

4. The pandemic has exacerbated long-standing challenges within microbiology labs. Learn more

5. 8% vaccinated, half under 60: 6 notes on the COVID-19 patients at 1 Missouri hospital Full story

6. MultiCare nurse retires at 96 Full story 

7. Change is hard, especially in medicine. Learn how this AdventHealth hospital is managing practice changes in its ICU with a pharmacy-led initiative here.   

8. Florida hospital loses organ meant for biopsy, patient says Full story

9. CDC monitoring 200 people in the US after monkeypox exposure Full story

10. American Hospital Association backs vaccine mandates Full story

11. It's time for hospitals to revisit their PPE supply chain strategy. Click here for tips on avoiding future shortages.

12. 6 notes on PA job satisfaction in 2021 Full story

13. Penn State Hershey names new CNO Full story

14. Daily COVID-19 stats, state-by-state:

• Positivity rates
• Vaccines administered
• Percentage of population vaccinated

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