News for April 3rd -11th 2012

In the News

Bamberg hospital to close April 30 - According to the Times and Democrat, (10April2012), "Bamberg Hospital will be closing, plans are on tap for an urgent care clinic, along with other services, to be operated by Barnwell County Hospital at the current Bamberg County Hospital located in Bamberg." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. Doctors turning to assistants for primary care - According to the ctpost.com (10Arpil2012), "As the physician shortage worsens, nurse practitioners and physician assistants are increasingly asked to step in." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. Health Care Hiring Boom Projected To Continue, Regardless Of Law - According to Kaiser Health News, (06April2012), "Health-care employment will continue to grow much faster than employment generally, with the number of jobs in home care and other ambulatory settings projected to jump more than 40 percent by 2020." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.