Tag: Pediatric Care

Preparing Pediatric Units for Flu Season Surges: A Smarter Approach to Inpatient Readiness

As influenza activity rises across the U.S. in December 2025, hospitals are already seeing early pressure on pediatric emergency departments and inpatient units. According to the CDC’s FluView Influenza Surveillance, flu transmission is increasing earlier than typical seasons, driven largely by influenza A (H3N2)—a strain historically associated with higher hospitalization rates, including among children. For… Read more »

How Declining Birth Rates are Reshaping Hospitals’ Labor & Delivery Services

As U.S. birth rates continue to decline, hospitals are adapting their labor and delivery services to remain competitive and appealing to expecting parents. Birth rates in the United States have been steadily falling over the past decade, reaching new lows during and after the COVID-19 pandemic​. This has led to decreased demand for maternity services,… Read more »