A new Nova Ortho and Spine location in Orlando will open Aug. 5, according to a July 29 news release from Cardiff Lexington.

Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare has opened a new orthopedic office in Peru, Ill., according to a July 25 report from Shaw Local News Network.

Columbus (Miss.) Orthopaedics is set to partner with Starkville, Miss.-based OCH Regional Medical Center, according to a July 25 report from The Dispatch.

Moline, Ill.-based ORA Orthopedics has broken ground on a new $50 million location in Bettendorf, Iowa, according to a July 24 report from Our Quad Cities. 

Kamala Harris, vice president and hopeful Democratic presidential nominee, has a history of backing Medicare expansion and coverage, according to a report from NBC News.

Myrtle Beach, S.C.-based OrthoSC has broken ground on a new facility in Conway, S.C., according to a July 21 report from ABC affiliate WPDE.

A 2023 lawsuit filed by Boise, Idaho-based Neuroscience Associates alleging antitrust violations by St. Luke's Health System has been dismissed.

Hospitals across the U.S. postponed or canceled non-urgent surgeries due to IT outages stemming from a software update issue affecting computers running on Microsoft Windows.

Pacific Crest Orthopedics has opened in San Francisco following a merger between Urgently Ortho and the Institute for Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine, according to a July 19 report from City Buzz.

Alliance Orthopedics has opened a new practice location in Union, N.J.

Escape Spine Surgery has opened a new healthcare facility in Mesa, Ariz., according to a July 18 report from the Mesa Independent.

A number of orthopedic and spine practices have opened or secured approval to do so across 20 states during the second quarter of 2024. 

Spring, Texas-based Minivasive Pain & Orthopedics has opened its 10th location in Pearland, Texas. 

Peora, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare plans to open a new orthopedic clinic after signing a co-management agreement with OrthoMidwest.

Columbus, Ohio-based Nationwide Children's Hospital has opened a $179 million orthopedic facility, according to a July 15 report from Columbus Business First. 

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic has held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Eau Claire, Wis.-based Mayo Clinic Health System Diagnostic Imaging & Sports Medicine Center, according to a July 11 report from NBC affiliate WEAU.

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Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic has around 103 providers, including 40 surgeons, and has its sights set on growth.

Oakland, Md.-based WVU Medicine Garrett Regional Medical Center has added Garrett Regional Orthopaedics, formerly known as Garrett County Orthopaedics, to its network.

Here are 12 spine and orthopedic practice openings, partnerships, relocations and more happening in the West than Becker's has reported on in the first half of 2024: