Hoxworth says Type O and platelet donors are urgently needed as hospitals use blood faster than supplies arrive; donors through March 17 get an e‑gift and T‑shirt.

Older adults are boosting sales at Massachusetts dispensaries, while doctors warn about potency and dosing risks.

A new gastroenterology clinic will open in April at Sonoma Valley Hospital, with endoscopy starting in May and expanded Saturday imaging already under way. The changes aim to keep more screenings local.

San Diego County warns cocaine has tested positive for fentanyl; officials and local groups point to naloxone and fentanyl test strips as life‑saving tools.

Providence will stop admitting pediatric inpatients at Santa Rosa Memorial on March 27 and repurpose the eight‑bed unit for adult care, prompting concern from doctors and county advisers.

USDA-linked reporting shows nine new live-bird market detections of HPAI H5 — eight of them in New York City. Officials say shoppers’ risk is low but market biosecurity must be tightened.

A 24‑year‑old Phoenix woman was treated with antitoxin and ventilator support after suspected botulism tied to a homemade fermented swordfish meal. Family and friends have launched a fundraiser.

A new Measure of America portrait shows life expectancy across Los Angeles County varies by more than 16 years, with the county average falling to about 80.5 years. The report points to COVID, housing and widening inequality as drivers.

Contract talks between Prime Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois could push eight Chicago-area hospitals out‑of‑network, risking higher bills for many patients.

Dr. David Zaas has been promoted to CEO of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, consolidating clinical and academic leadership in Winston‑Salem. He succeeds Julie Freischlag, who retired in 2025.

North Shore University Hospital has begun using Abbott’s rapid TBI blood test to speed concussion evaluations and reduce unnecessary CT scans. The device returns results in minutes.

Federal cholesterol guidance tightens LDL targets and recommends new tests and a modern risk calculator. More Clevelanders may face earlier meds or imaging.

Fulton County commissioners may direct 2% of the FY2026 budget toward creating hospital facilities for Atlanta and South Fulton. The proposal follows city planning and recent land purchases that revived hopes for a southside hospital.