An estimated 38,600 surgeons were employed in the U.S. as of May 2017, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data available.
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Myrtle Beach, S.C.-based Griffin Eye Center held a continuing education course on advances in eye surgery and treatment for more than 30 optometrists from North Carolina and South Carolina, South Strand News reports.
The American Osteopathic Association shared results from its 2019 AOA Match, which saw more than 500 osteopathic physicians placed into residency programs.
Gillette, Wyo.-based Campbell County Health's Powder River Surgery Center appointed a new clinical manager, and the center's interim director became Campbell County Health's COO.
Investment firm BR Capital Advisors added Lance Bell as managing director of BRGCA's healthcare investment services.
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The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation awarded $1.1 million in community grants in 2018, including $186,255 to Olean (N.Y.) General Hospital, the Olean Times Herald reports.
There are more nurse practitioners now than ever before, according to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners' 2018 National Nurse Practitioner Sample Survey, PatientEngagementHIT reports.
Brainsy is chronicling leading ophthalmologists in its Who's Who in Ophthalmology.
LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine's Haydee Bazan, PhD, will be included in the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Fellows Class of 2019, New Orleans City Business reports.
Tri-Cities, Wash.-based Kadlec Regional Medical Center is recruiting an ASC director to work at Kadlec Clinic in Richland, Wash.