The impact of Cabell Huntington Hospital acquiring St. Mary's Medical Center on prices for consumers is raising concerns for at least one local businessman. Cabell Huntington Hospital announced in August its proposed plans to acquire St. Mary's Medical Center, a process that is in the works but will not be complete for several months. The Pallottine Sisters, who founded St. Mary's Hospital a century ago, are aging and have decided to sell the hospital, and officials from Cabell Huntington and St. Mary's have decided to join forces to keep local control and streamline services for community members.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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