> The National Quality Forum has released a new framework for reporting data on healthcare-associated infections, and has released seven new performance measures. Article [1]

> Faced with controversy over its abortion referral guidelines, which some anti-abortion doctors fear could jeopardize their board certification, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists may re-examine its stand. Article [2]

> Vanderbilt University will soon be offering a new doctor of nursing practice [3] degree. Article [4]

> Duke University Medical Center has received a $50 million gift, the biggest in its history, part of which it will use to build a new inpatient facility for its Children's Health Center. Article [5]

And Finally...  Chasing away angry dogs may be par for the course...but turkey attacks are a bit much. Articles [6]