1. Omicron could spark 'viral blizzard' in coming weeks, top epidemiologist says Full story

2. 3 places where COVID-19 cases are up 200% over last 2 weeks Full story

3. Saint Vincent, nurses union reach tentative deal to end 9-month strike Full story

4. Health systems are looking for ways to best address behavioral health challenges and opportunities within rural and urban communities. Discover key strategies hospitals are implementing to expand access to these vital services.

5. Moderna: Early data shows booster works against omicron Full story

6. Maryland passes 1,200 COVID-19 hospitalizations, delays nonurgent surgeries Full story

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8. 44 systems, colleges that launched nursing programs in 2021 Full story

9. People may have 'super immunity' after breakthrough COVID, small study suggests Full story

10. 18 healthcare organizations suspending COVID-19 vaccination mandates Full story

11. COVID has shifted the workplace needs of clinical and office staff. Here are 3 key ways to support both. 

12. FBI investigating vaccinations at Chicago hospital CEO's church Full story

13. 18 recent hospital, health system executive moves Full story

14. Flu visits up; 2 states reporting high activity — 7 notes Full story

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• Hospitalizations
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