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SAN DIEGO, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), the leader in spine technology innovation, focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally integrated solutions, announced today the appointment of Daniel J. Wolterman as independent chair of the NuVasive Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Wolterman succeeds Gregory T. Lucier as the Company s Board chair, following Mr. Lucier s retirement from the Board on May 18, 2021. As a long-standing member of our Board of Directors, Dan s expertise and leadership will help NuVasive further execute on its long-term strategy, said J. Christopher Barry, chief executive officer of NuVasive. His extensive experience in leading large, complex healthcare organizations will be an immense asset as NuVasive continues to scale and change the lives of patients around the world.
Dr. James McCarthy with Memorial Hermann Hospital expects vaccines to be available to young teens as early as this week.
“I have a daughter who falls in this age group. I am thrilled she gets to join the rest of our family and be vaccinated,” said Dr. McCarthy, chief physician executive with Memorial Herman Health System.
Several Houston area providers are letting parents pre-register their kids ahead of the official decision. They’ll be notified when their age group is eligible.
to register your child for Memorial Hermann s vaccine waitlist.
Harris County Public Health says teens will need parental consent to get a shot at mega sites or at schools.
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Sunday marked the beginning of National Hospital Week, celebrating the extraordinary work and spirit that healthcare heroes exemplify each day, especially through the pandemic.
For National Hospital Week, Huntsville Memorial Hospital employees are reflecting back on the trials of the past year, and how their love to serve keeps them moving forward.
âThis last year has been like nothing Iâve ever seen, itâs been the hardest year in my career,â ICU RN charge nurse Elizabeth Canales said. âNever have I seen our resources as a hospital, as a state, as a country, as a world, stretched to the limits that it has been.â
Texas Enabled the Worst Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Catastrophe in Recent U.S. History
They used their car to stay warm when a winter storm brought down the Texas power grid. In a state that doesn t require carbon monoxide alarms in homes, they had no warning they were poisoning themselves. Leland Foster for ProPublica/The Texas Tribune/NBC
They used their car to stay warm when a winter storm brought down the Texas power grid. In a state that doesn t require carbon monoxide alarms in homes, they had no warning they were poisoning themselves. Leland Foster for ProPublica/The Texas Tribune/NBC
Still, when he returned home, he began to feel the isolation.
âBeing bored is bad for a lot of people,â said Charlie, who is using a pseudonym to protect his identity.
Still, he feels lucky he has been able to continue therapy.
âIt helps a lot to talk to someone,â he said.
A recent survey by ParentsTogether found that 70 percent of children surveyed reported feeling sad, overwhelmed and worried. A little less than half of the parents questioned said their kids have been struggling with mental wellness since the COVID-19 pandemic started.
Dr. Mariam Wahby, a licensed marriage and family therapist who works as an education specialist in Behavioral Health Services with the Memorial Hermann Health System, said the pandemic has had a significant negative impact on the mental health of teens, in large part due to the isolation caused by virtual learning.