Chicago safety‑net hospitals say a federal reconciliation law could strip critical Medicaid funding, drive up uninsured numbers and force service and staffing changes.

Montgomery County will expand its Conroe mental-health hospital by 100 beds to speed competency-restoration care; officials expect completion by December 2026.

Maricopa County, Arizona reports new measles cases, with health officials highlighting community transmission and urging vaccination due to the growing outbreak.

Maricopa County reports an increase in measles cases, indicating community spread. Health officials emphasize the importance of vaccination and vigilance for symptoms.

Clark County Public Health investigates a confirmed measles case involving an adult at Ridgefield High School, potentially exposing unvaccinated individuals.

Massachusetts health officials alert the public about a measles exposure from an out-of-state visitor in Boston and Westborough, emphasizing the importance of vaccination.

Los Angeles County warns of high bacterial levels at some beaches, advising against swimming near areas like Marina Beach and Santa Monica Pier, while other locations are cleared as safe.

Philly's Health Department launched an online HIV Resource Finder, available in English and Spanish, to help locate HIV treatment and prevention services in the city.

Arizona recorded nearly 1,000 whooping cough cases in 2025 as vaccination exemptions rose, prompting warnings from health officials and follow‑up at schools.

Over 170 people connected to Shining Light Baptist Academy are under quarantine after a measles exposure from an unvaccinated child. No Union County cases confirmed but precautions are in place.

Dollar Tree settles for $559,250 with NY over selling recalled lead-contaminated applesauce despite knowing about the issue, endangering children's health.

Zak Williams has joined San Francisco AI startup Headlamp Health as a health adviser to Lumos AI, a platform aiming to use multimodal data to spot early mental‑health warning signs and improve treatment matching.

The Eden Prairie inpatient shift to outpatient care has left a shortfall of LGBTQ+-affirming residential addiction treatment and set off a scramble among providers and advocates.