A $15,000 donation from ONEOK Community Investments helped CHI St. Alexius Health Williston Medical Center in Bismarck, N.D., acquire a second orthopedic surgery bed, Williston Herald reports. By Alan Condon - 10/16/19

Keith Jacobson, DPM, recently began his term as president of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, serving until September 2020. By Alan Condon - 10/16/19

Orthopedic surgeon Joshua Jacobs, MD, was elected vice president of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery for a one-year term. By Alan Condon - 10/15/19

Lumberton, N.C.-based Southeastern Health's Southeastern Orthopedics added John Arnold, MD, to its medical staff, reports The Robesonian. By Alan Condon - 10/14/19

A Florida-based health system has turned its focus away from certain orthopedic services amid financial strife.  By Laura Dyrda - 10/14/19

Orthopedic surgeon Brett Gemlick, MD, age 50, died at his home on Oct. 9, reports Fort Wayne's NBC. By Alan Condon - 10/11/19

Leslie Ellis, MD, and Alex Rothfeld, MD, joined Merrick, N.Y.-based Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group, an affiliate of New York City-based Northwell Health in early October. By Alan Condon - 10/11/19

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery added orthopedic surgeon Benedict Nwachukwu, MD, to its staff on Sept. 9. By Alan Condon - 10/10/19

NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Hudson Valley welcomed orthopedic surgeon Thomas Hickernell, MD, to its group. By Alan Condon - 10/10/19

Greenwich, Conn.-based Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists added former EyeCare Services Partners chief development officer Christopher Fusco to its leadership team, PE Hub Network reports. By Eric Oliver - 10/10/19

Foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon Judith Baumhauer, MD, received the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation's 2019 Women's Leadership Award. By Eric Oliver - 10/10/19

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced the appointment of orthopedic surgeon Jeff Traub, MD, to the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission on Oct. 8, according to Valdosta Today. By Alan Condon - 10/10/19

There have been 145 orthopedic surgeon moves in 2019 so far. By Laura Dyrda - 10/10/19

Here are six orthopedic surgeons making headlines this week. By Alan Condon - 10/9/19

Eric Smith, MD, joined Boston-based New England Baptist Hospital as chief of arthroplasty, Patch reports. By Eric Oliver - 10/9/19

Flagstaff-based Northern Arizona Orthopedics paid $165,000 to settle allegations of gender discrimination and retaliation, The Washington Times reports. By Angie Stewart - 10/8/19

Cody (Wyo.) Regional Health is adding Christopher Rice, MD, to its staff, the Cody Enterprise reports. By Eric Oliver - 10/8/19

The Bradford Economic Development Commission awarded Bradford-based Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists its Business Recognition Award, Patch reports. By Eric Oliver - 10/8/19

UNC Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Lenoir in Kinston, N.C., added Louis Peak, MD, to its team, according to Kinston.com. By Angie Stewart - 10/7/19

In August, Daphne, Ala.-based Baldwin Bone & Joint agreed to pay $1.2 million to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act and Stark Law. By Angie Stewart - 10/7/19