Baptist Health landed a record $100M gift from Herbert Wertheim that will fund research and a major institute named for Wertheim.

Hospice Maui says patient care continues as usual after CMS paused new hospice enrollments; leaders point families to Medicare’s Care Compare and a local hotline.

Philadelphia health officials say patients who visited Smiles at Rittenhouse Square between April 2025 and May 2026 should be tested for HIV and hepatitis; a hotline is available.

A UC San Diego analysis of more than 17,000 adults finds women not only carry more modifiable dementia risks but also suffer stronger cognitive effects from them.

Clark County Fire put whole blood on a quick‑response unit in December 2025; crews say they’ve completed 10 field transfusions while the county evaluates the pilot.

State health officials say tests found elevated thallium in Brad’s kale and salad snacks; consumers are being told to discard or return affected packages.

Northwest Community Hospital filed to build a three‑story, $175.2M Cancer and Neurosciences Center on its Arlington Heights campus; the project is now in state review.

Thirteen-year-old Bryson Blanton is recovering after collapsing during a youth baseball game; family says CPR and an AED brought him back. They want AEDs at local fields.

A new survey finds 95% of insured Americans worry about hospital bills; Indiana data show prices fell while household debt and fear persist.

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children will eliminate about 30 positions and close its pediatric kidney transplant program amid low volume and looming Medicaid funding changes.

An MIT researcher is sending a limited batch of at-home tick tests this summer that promise quick results and telehealth follow-up, though experts urge clinical caution.

City data show a roughly 25‑year life‑expectancy gap between Lower Price Hill and Mount Adams. Officials say place‑based programs and new funding could start to narrow that divide.

Officials warn of an early Lyme surge in Pennsylvania as warm weather brings ticks out. Allegheny County has reported hundreds of cases so far this year.