After high‑profile indictments and a data breach, Loretto Hospital’s leadership is rolling out audits, new hires and community programs to rebuild trust on the West Side.

LA County health officials advise avoiding ocean activities at certain beaches due to high bacteria levels, listing specific areas to steer clear of and providing a hotline and website for updates. Some locations, however, have been cleared as safe.

Philadelphia's Maternal Health Division is now named the Division of Reproductive, Adolescent, and Child Health (ReACH), reflecting a broader mission.

The EPA fined grocery chain Chedraui USA for selling unapproved disinfectants with toxic chemicals and no proper labels in its El Super and Smart & Final stores, and the company confirmed it stopped selling these products.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass urges residents to apply for Medi-Cal before a December 31 deadline, highlighting the connection between healthcare costs and homelessness.

Over 1.5 million bags of shredded cheese from Great Lakes Cheese Co. have been recalled across 31 states due to potential metal contamination, affecting products at Walmart, Target, and Aldi.

The FDA has issued a warning about certain imported cookwares that may leach lead into food, listing 19 potentially contaminated products mostly from India.

San Diego officials issued a second reminder to dispose of ByHeart Infant Formula due to a national botulism outbreak, with no cases in the county yet.

Los Angeles County health officials advise against water activities at several local beaches due to high bacterial levels, while some areas like Manhattan and Hermosa Beach have been cleared.

Hawai‘i launches a trauma-informed certification program for state employees, aiming to foster resilience and better workplace culture, with a future focus on childhood trauma prevention.

U of U Health surpassed $500 million in research funding, totaling $531 million for FY25, indicating significant growth and societal impact in health-related research.

Brooklyn Park is hosting health events focusing on racial equity and public health, including a virtual dialogue by Harriet A. Washington, a community health fair, and a youth mental health retreat, offering resources and education to residents.

Texas Governor Abbott appoints four new members to the Health Professions Workforce Coordinating Council, bringing a range of experience from healthcare leadership to military service.