Franklin County logged 18 bat bites and exposures in June — a sudden jump that has public‑health officials urging testing and prompt medical evaluation.

State inspectors ordered the Subway at Greater Butler Mart closed after they found rodent droppings and contaminated ice-machine residue. The shop has a July 9 deadline to fix problems.

A bat found near Millstone Trail in Stone Mountain tested positive for rabies. DeKalb officials urge pet vaccinations and caution around wildlife.

Two Legionnaires cases on the Upper East Side have prompted a city investigation. Officials warn more illnesses may be reported and urge symptomatic residents to seek care.

Mosquito samples in Costa Mesa and Westminster tested positive for West Nile virus as county traps show a spike. Officials urge residents to remove standing water and use repellent.

Los Angeles County began operating under California’s Behavioral Health Services Act on July 1, 2026, redirecting funding into housing, intensive care teams and new state oversight. Officials say services will continue during the phased rollout.

Sacramento County has recorded its first human West Nile infection this year; officials say the patient is recovering and urge repellents, backyard cleanups and reporting dead birds.

A UH Cancer Center analysis found Hawaiʻi residents spent more than $230M on mainland cancer care from 2021–2023, prompting investment in local trials and services.

Outer Cape Health Services will close its Harwich Port clinic Oct. 31 and open a smaller Orleans site Nov. 1, 2026, shrinking exam rooms and expanding telehealth.

Mosquito samples near Moses Lake tested positive for West Nile virus, Grant County officials say. No human cases reported; surveillance and mosquito control are underway.

Federal safety officials say about 1.72 million Cuisinart grill brushes may shed metal bristles, posing an ingestion risk; Conair will offer refunds.

After a preemie’s seven-week NICU stay, a Colorado family says insurers reversed payments and threatened six-figure bills because of the state’s "birthday rule."

A Stillwater teen required emergency surgery after swallowing a tiny wire bristle from a grill brush. Federal recalls have pulled millions of similar brushes.