In the News July 20 to July 26, 2012

In the News

New-GHS-med-school-help-fill-doctor-shortage - According to Greenville Online, (26July2012), "Though the physician workforce has more than doubled from about 3,100 in 1980 to 8,615 in 2009, according to the state’s Office for Healthcare Workforce, nearly every county is designated as a shortage area for primary care physicians." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. Building the Best Physician Team - According to Health Leaders Media, (24July2012), "Hospitals are expanding their physician teams and revamping their leadership structures, establishing specialized committees to oversee various jobs and undertake new missions. The the Carolinas HealthCare System is following this philosophy." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. For male nurses, stigma no barrier - According to Highlands Today, (22July2012), "The percentage of men in nursing has doubled over the past 25 years, yet men currently comprise only 6 percent of nurses." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.