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

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7. Nebraska Medicine has earned the trust of their patients. Click here to learn how.

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9. Florida will be short nearly 60,000 nurses by 2035: report Full story

10. Connecticut physician turns in license over distributing fraudulent mask, vaccine exemptions Full story

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

12. Jefferson Health, Einstein Healthcare finalize merger, create 18-hospital system Full story

13. 18% of healthcare workers have quit jobs during pandemic: Morning Consult Full story

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