Mental‑health clinics say Blue Cross's incident‑to billing change could force follow‑ups from nurse practitioners to psychiatrists and lengthen waitlists.

A new federal map shows Utah leads U.S. in melanoma diagnoses. Demographics, indoor tanning and screening help explain the surprising pattern.

Montefiore has opened new ER beds at Mount Vernon Hospital with state capital backing. The work is part of a phased modernization meant to keep care local and shore up finances.

A Youngsville woman says a copperhead bit her while taking out the trash; after antivenom at two hospitals she faces weeks of recovery and an estimated $800K–$900K medical bill.

Amgen is voluntarily recalling hundreds of thousands of Corlanor and Sensipar bottles after unexpected foreign material was found on tablet surfaces. Regulators say patient risk is low but recommend checking labels and consulting your pharmacist.

DOH‑Sumter has issued a 60‑day rabies alert in Webster after a cat was found near County Road 740. Residents are urged to avoid wildlife and ensure pets are vaccinated.

Maryland will add 1,070 ACIS Medicaid slots and expand services into five new counties to help medically vulnerable residents secure housing.

A KFF–The Trace analysis and survivor reporting show uninsured Floridians are often discharged quickly after gunshot treatment, left with large bills and spotty follow-up.

Long Beach has confirmed the city's first human West Nile case this season, which state officials say is the only symptomatic infection in California so far. Officials urge repellent and removal of standing water.

Montgomery County has its first confirmed human West Nile case of 2026 — a woman in her 50s diagnosed with neuroinvasive disease. Officials urge residents to take mosquito precautions.

OneBlood warns O‑positive and O‑negative supplies are critically low in Tampa Bay. Officials say donors aged 16+ should schedule appointments this week to rebuild hospital reserves.

Mecklenburg’s 2025 community health assessment finds 40% of Latino residents lack a regular primary care doctor and nearly 70,000 are uninsured.

A Portland seven‑time skin‑cancer survivor helped push a law that paves a path for Medicare to cover multi‑cancer blood tests — implementation depends on FDA and CMS reviews.