Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has initiated health care reforms to improve accessibility and affordability, including easing prior authorization requirements and setting up a Health Care Affordability Working Group.

The Renton Regional Fire Authority is urging residents to be aware of carbon monoxide dangers, recognize symptoms of poisoning, and take preventive measures like maintaining appliances and using CO detectors.

A San Diego family says Rady Childrens canceled their 15-year-olds mastectomy amid federal moves to penalize hospitals that offer gender-affirming care to minors. The family is seeking answers.

High bacterial levels prompt Los Angeles County health officials to warn against swimming at several local beaches, with specific areas listed for caution.

San Diego County’s MMR coverage is about 94%, leaving dozens of schools below the 95% herd‑immunity threshold. Local pockets remain vulnerable.

Hillsborough County provides free youth counseling services to help children and families cope with stress and anxiety.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health will vacate its Kinau Hale headquarters after asbestos was found in parts of the four‑story building, rendering sections uninhabitable. Officials and lawmakers now face decisions about repair, relocation and costs.

The Mary Ann Young Center in Blaine is offering a free back and muscle pain management program for seniors, focusing on exercises, stretches, and other techniques.

Nearly 100 people on a Holland America Line cruise from Fort Lauderdale fell ill with norovirus, prompting increased sanitization and quarantine efforts.

The FDA has raised the Ambriola Company cheese recall to a Class I risk level due to Listeria contamination, with products distributed in 20 states. No related health incidents reported yet. Consumers are advised to return or dispose of the cheese.

A North Austin clinic hosted a free vaccine pop-up as flu activity climbs locally and nationwide. Health officials say vaccination remains the best protection.

Massachusetts DOC launched a mental health helpline with VitalCore Health Strategies to provide after-hours support for inmates, aiming to fill support gaps during night hours.

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Sue Allen, Larry Moczygemba, D.V.M., and Victoria Whitehead to the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners until 2031.