Salem Health and Stayton’s Santiam Hospital signed a definitive agreement to partner and will ask the Oregon Health Authority to review the proposed merger.

ABC4's video spotlights dust plumes from the exposed Great Salt Lake and the health questions they raise for the Wasatch Front. Scientists and agencies are pushing for more monitoring.

El Segundo residents struggle with a two-month mosquito infestation, exacerbated by weather and issues at the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant. Despite efforts, the problem persists, leading to significant distress and expense for the community.

KJ's Market in Waynesboro, GA, has issued a recall for ground beef sold on January 18, 2026, due to potential contamination from meat processing equipment. No injuries reported; consumers advised to return or dispose of the product.

State vital statistics show births fell nearly 20% between 2015 and 2024; doctors point to older maternal age, rising pregnancy risks and the high cost of living.

Jacksonville schools are partnering with Who We Play For to offer free EKG screenings for student-athletes to prevent sudden cardiac arrest, ahead of the Second Chance Act requiring heart screenings.

Seattle clinicians are offering a tubes‑first option for some high‑risk women: remove fallopian tubes now and delay ovaries to avoid early surgical menopause while cutting cancer risk. Researchers and local specialists weigh the evidence and tradeoffs.

Seattle City Light shares energy-saving tips for households to reduce carbon footprint and save money, highlighting draft-proofing, smart thermostats, cold water laundry, efficient water heaters, and unplugging devices to minimize phantom energy.

Oregon is putting $25 million into hospital maternity services — $15M for small rural hospitals and $10M in rate boosts for larger centers — to shore up local births.

Lurie Children’s said it will stop starting gender-affirming medications for new patients under 18 as federal scrutiny of pediatric transition care increases.

Denver testing found Polkadot chocolate bars with psilocybin and other hallucinogens. City officials urge shoppers to avoid the products and report them.

Multnomah County Health Department offers a free Mpox vaccine to all eligible individuals, emphasizing community health without requiring insurance or payment.

A drug‑resistant fungus, Candida auris, is spreading in California hospitals and nursing homes; the sickest patients are most vulnerable and facilities are tightening screening and cleaning.