Healthcare news on August 17, 2026

1. 0107:15 UTC

   Intuitive announces lease for new manufacturing facility in Penang

   4 outlets · first: manilatimes.net Medical devices

   Machine summary The company said the investment reflects its confidence in Asia Pacific and its long-term commitment to the region.

   1. Intuitive said the investment reflects its continued confidence in Asia Pacific, which it described as one of the world's fastest-growing regions for robotic-assisted surgery.

   Reported by manilatimes.net, Aninews, The Hindu - Business Line and malaysiasun.com (Big News Network).

2. 0220:14 UTC

   Resmed names Carol Burt lead director; Ron Taylor to retire

   2 outlets · first: financialpost.com Medical devices Mostly press releases

   Machine summary According to (ca), Resmed said Carol Burt will take over as lead director on Nov. 15, 2026, succeeding Ron Taylor. Taylor, who has been on the board since 2005 and served as lead director since 2013, is not seeking re-election at the 2026 annual stockholders meeting on Nov. 18, 2026, and will retire after over 21 years with the company, Resmed said. Burt joined Resmed's board in 2013 and chairs its Nominating and Governance Committee, according to (ca).

   Reported by financialpost.com and montrealgazette.com.

   • ResMed

3. 0320:15 UTC

   PAM Health Adds 42 Beds, 200 Jobs in Fayetteville Rehab Push

   2 outlets · first: wkml.com Market trends

   Machine summary PAM Health announced a 42-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Fayetteville, NC, expected to create about 200 clinical, administrative, and support jobs. The facility is one of four new NC rehab hospitals and will offer physical, occupational, and speech therapy plus workers' compensation rehabilitation.

   1. In Fayetteville, North Carolina, PAM Health will construct a hospital for physical medicine and rehabilitation with 42 beds, an official news release says.
   2. The Fayetteville hospital is one of four new inpatient rehabilitation hospitals PAM Health has slated for North Carolina.
   3. Services will include physical, occupational, and speech therapy, with technologies and care plans.
   4. Treatment at the hospital will cover spinal cord injuries, stroke, brain injuries, amputations, cardiac conditions, neurological disorders, severe illnesses, and orthopedic needs or post-surgical needs.
   5. CEO Anthony Misitano cited U.S. Census Bureau data showing North Carolina is the ninth most populated state and one of the fastest-growing states in the country.

   Reported by wkml.com and foxy99.com.

   • Fayetteville, North Carolina
   • PAM Health

4. 0419:00 UTC

   Rexall launches healthcare worker discount program

   2 outlets · first: niagarafallsreview.ca

   Machine summary The program requires Be Well loyalty membership.

   1. Professionals who qualify include nurses and physicians, pharmacists and paramedics, personal support workers plus medical technicians, and other healthcare workers.

   Reported by niagarafallsreview.ca and theifp.ca.

   • Be Well

5. 0518:15 UTC

   Health equity work advances in 2026 Senate bill, reports say

   1 outlet · first: pittsburghstar.com (Big News Network) Telehealth

   Machine summary Reports state that health equity work by Dwayne Hall, founder of Vive Concierge Co, has advanced in a 2026 Senate bill.

   1. Dwayne Hall is the founder of Vive Concierge Co, according to reports.
   2. Reports state that Hall's health equity work has advanced in a sweeping 2026 Senate bill.

   Reported by pittsburghstar.com (Big News Network) and newjerseytelegraph.com (Big News Network).

   • Vive Concierge Co

6. 0620:44 UTC

   Mesa Labs reports Q1 revenue of $60.1 million, up 1%

   1 outlet · first: Motley Fool Medical devices

   Machine summary Mesa Laboratories reported total revenues of $60.1 million for its first quarter of fiscal 2027, an increase of 1% compared to the prior year period, according to its earnings call. The company reported core organic revenue growth of 0.4% and a gross profit margin of 64.9%.

   Reported by Motley Fool and fool.com.

   • Mesa Laboratories

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