> The Jackson Health System board on Monday approved the opening of two trauma centers in Florida, aimed at beating the competition, The Miami Herald reported. Article
> The New Jersey health commissioner on Monday approved the reopening of the site formerly known as Pascack Valley Hospital, based on Hackensack University Medical Center's request, NJ Today reported. The new for-profit hospital will be named HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley. Article
> The Detroit Medical Center, under parent Vanguard Health System, broke ground Monday on a $30 million renovation of its surgical facilities, Detroit News reported. The renovation of the operating rooms is estimated at $850 million. Article
> Altoona (Pa.) Regional Health System plans to close the former Bon Secours Hospital by the end of March, reported Altoona Mirror. It is finishing up consolidation of acute services at the main campus, a three-year consolidation worth $60 million. Article
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