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UHS Q3 earnings hit by softer surgery volumes and hospital losses

UHS cut its full-year outlook after softer surgery volumes, slower hospital ramp-ups and rising uninsured patients pressured third-quarter earnings.

By Dr. A.R. Athira, MBBS · Oct 30, 2026 · 5 min read

Public Health·AHA

Heart-Healthy Halloween Tips Aim to Curb Sugar and Boost Activity

American Heart Association advice for a safer Halloween focuses on moderation, active trick-or-treating, safer treats, and smarter drink…

Oct 30, 2026

Public Health·AHA

American Heart Association expands school health council across the Northeast

Twenty-two superintendents join the American Heart Association’s Eastern States Superintendent Council to advance student wellness across 13 states…

Oct 30, 2026

Public Health·AHA

Charleston Hard Hats with Heart Raises Record Funds for Heart Health

Charleston’s Hard Hats with Heart campaign raised over $320,000 to support heart disease and stroke prevention across the…

Oct 30, 2026

Public Health·KFF

Sanford Luverne to End Obstetric Services in Rural Minnesota

Sanford Health will end labor and delivery at its Luverne site in 2027, widening access gaps as Minnesota…

Oct 30, 2026

Public Health·KFF

E. coli Outbreak Linked to California Pumpkin Patch Sickens 5

Officials are investigating a California pumpkin patch after five E. coli infections, including three children in intensive care.

Oct 30, 2026

Public Health·KFF

ACA Open Enrollment Starts Amid Higher Costs and New Hurdles

Open enrollment for 2027 ACA plans opens Nov. 1 with higher costs, tougher sign-up rules, and fewer enrollees…

Oct 30, 2026

Public Health·KFF

Medical Bills Submission Page Requests Reader Experiences

KFF Health News invites readers to submit medical bills and billing stories for investigation, with guidance on sharing…

Oct 30, 2026

Public Health·Lancet Onc

Climate change and tuberculosis framework links climate risk to TB control

A WHO-commissioned framework links climate-sensitive determinants to tuberculosis and calls for research, adaptation, and climate-resilient TB funding.

Oct 29, 2026

Public Health·BBC Dental

US Convicts Rwandan Man for Hiding Genocide Role During Trial

A Boston jury convicted Eric Nshimiye of perjury and obstruction after he lied about his role in the…

Oct 29, 2026

Public Health

Population health, policy and the data behind prevention.

In Brief The 5-minute rounds

New hypertension guideline lowers the treatment threshold to 130/80 mm Hg.
Phase 3 GLP-1 trial reports a 20% cut in major adverse cardiac events.
FDA clears a next-generation CAR-T therapy for relapsed lymphoma.
Meta-analysis links early mobilisation to shorter ICU length of stay.
Rapid guidance broadens empiric antibiotics for suspected sepsis.