1. CDC forecasts drop in COVID deaths for 1st time since June: 4 takeaways Full story

2. University Hospitals cuts beds at 2 hospitals amid staff shortages Full story

3. Patients fund billboards in display of support for terminated Montana oncologist Full story

4. Is your OR ready for a post-surge caseload? The right tools + tech can expand capacity. Find out here.

5. Why Mayo's CEO will close outpatient practices, suspend surgeries Nov. 26 Full story

6. Few workers quit jobs over vaccine mandates: Research Full story

7. Surgical site infections are preventable, yet remain a huge problem. Cut the risk for good with these best practices. 

8. Havana syndrome cases are rising, US officials say Full story

9. Medical trainees detail overwhelming work conditions in New York City public hospitals Full story

10. CDC to clinicians: Encourage vaccinations among pregnant people Full story

11. Boosters + pediatric vaccines are coming. Be ready for a smooth rollout with tips from this expert discussion. 

12. Texas child dies after contracting brain-eating amoeba, officials say Full story

13. 4 healthcare leaders on their 2021 patient safety goals, wins Full story

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

• Test positivity rates 
• Vaccines administered
• Percentage of population vaccinated 
• Hospitalizations
• Death rates

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