The Dallas-based hospital operator Steward Health Care is closing a medical center in Texas due to underutilization of services, amid signs of financial distress. This follows closures of other facilities in the US, unpaid bills, and a pending lawsuit filed by the federal government. Steward, which operates 33 hospitals in eight states, had 10.2 days of cash on hand in 2023.
CDC issues warning over recalled eggs sold in three states
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning against recalled eggs linked to 24 hospitalizations due to salmonella infection. The eggs,