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Are you aware that cyber adversaries target the health care sector the most of all critical infrastructure sectors? Cyberattacks represent a real enterprise risk to hospitals and health systems that not only have operational ramifications but also poses a major risk to patient care.

With fall in full swing, there are two easy steps that individuals can take to protect themselves and their families against illness — get a flu shot and get a COVID-19 vaccination or booster. And many people can receive both vaccinations at the same time!

This report highlights the variety of causes that resulted in 136 rural hospital closures from 2010 to 2021, and examines how hospitals continue to explore strategies that allow them to remain viable within the community.

AHA has released a new guide, Suicide Prevention: Evidence-Informed Interventions for the Health Care Workforce, to help hospital and health system leaders increase efforts to support the mental well-being of health care workers. The guide offers curated, customizable evidence-informed interventions to reduce suicide risks and measure intervention effectiveness.

The 2023 AHA Quest for Quality Prize honors hospitals and systems committed to leadership and innovation in improving quality and advancing the health of all individuals and communities. If your hospital or system is partnering with community organizations to reduce disparities, developing innovative models of care, and working with patients and families to design the patient care experience, you are ready to apply. Applications are due Friday, October 21.

The 2023 AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Awards recognize the collaborative work of hospitals and community organizations to improve the health status of individuals and communities. Recent honorees have included a suicide prevention program and diabetes prevention collaborative. Applications are due Wednesday, November 16.

Section 3: Building the Team Now Available

The third section focuses on recruitment and retention strategies; diversity and inclusion; and creative staffing models.