New Orleans’ health department posted a Facebook alert Thursday urging MMR shots as the U.S. reports more than 3,000 measles cases and warns of serious complications.

Nemours is expanding clinical services at Wolfson Childrens Hospital, adding critical care, surgical and specialty teams. The changes are expected to begin around March 1, 2026.

AHN's West Penn Hospital opened a 9,600‑sq‑ft medical ICU in Bloomfield that more than doubles local ICU capacity and added roughly 100 staff. The unit aims to ease transfers from community hospitals.

Wastewater monitoring on Nantucket shows cocaine concentrations routinely topping national averages, with October and December spikes nearing 3,000 ng/L.

A new JAMA analysis finds about 2.9 million Medicare Advantage enrollees were forced to change plans in 2026, with rural areas and several states hit hardest.

A Nevada Division of Insurance review found at least 16 carriers applied tougher rules to mental‑health care than to medical care, creating denials, delays and lower pay for behavioral providers.

Shaman Botanicals is recalling one lot of Advanced Alkaloids chewable tablets after tests found excess 7-OH; refunds and returns are being arranged.

Nurses at St. Joseph’s in Tacoma say ICE agents who escort detainees have ignored safety and privacy practices — citing tight shackling, PPE breaches and a reported unattended gun.

Measles cases rise to 22 in North Carolina, prompting NCDHHS to urge vaccination, especially for unvaccinated children and infants 6-11 months in affected areas.

A measles infection tied to a Highland High student prompted schoolwide notices and fresh warnings from county health officials.

Bird flu cases are suspected among Canadian geese in Gloucester County, NJ. Parks are closed, residents are concerned, and officials urge monitoring and reporting sick birds.

Union County experienced a sewage spill with roughly 13,050 gallons released into Crooked Creek. Officials report no immediate health or environmental danger, despite community concern.

State officials say groups of dead birds on Long Island could be HPAI. DEC advises avoiding contact, keeping pets away and reporting clustered carcasses.