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.

One year after a pilot began, Dallas Fire‑Rescue says field transfusions have helped dozens survive. The department is expanding so blood can reach patients across the city within minutes.

TPWD says HPAI is circulating in wild birds near Amarillo and Lubbock; officials urge residents to avoid sick or dead birds and protect pets and backyard flocks.

A $7.7M expansion at Coleman in Ravenna adds short-term crisis beds, a 23‑hour hold unit and a children’s wing meant to keep more people out of local ERs.

Kent State says a student living in Lake Hall tested positive for Neisseria meningitidis. Close contacts were notified and offered preventive antibiotics.