Austin Public Health released the 2025 Community Health Assessment, highlighting local health issues such as housing instability, mental health, and food insecurity in Austin-Travis County.

Los Angeles County has issued a warning about high bacterial levels at some beaches, advising avoiding water activities near affected areas while lifting advisories at others.

Pop-Up Produce Stands offer affordable, fresh produce in Las Vegas, accepting various payments like SNAP/EBT, and aid in addressing local food insecurity issues.

Cleary Lake Regional Park offers a cozy partner yoga class by the fireplace on December 11, led by instructor Kelly Larson. It's beginner-friendly and emphasizes bonding.

Galveston County officials say H5 bird flu was detected in local birds and that residents should avoid handling sick or dead animals. The county says the public risk is low but is monitoring reports and evaluating exposed people.

Governor Abbott appoints four new members to the Texas Health Professions Workforce Coordinating Council, enhancing the state's healthcare system strategy.

UTEP researchers found that targeting Claudin-4 might improve immune response against aggressive ovarian cancer, potentially offering a new treatment avenue.

Governor Hochul announced the design phase for a $450 million SUNY Upstate Medical hospital annex to enhance healthcare services in Central New York, including an expanded emergency department and burn unit.

North Carolina launched the Children and Families Specialty Plan (CFSP) for Medicaid-enrolled youth, managed by Blue Cross NC, effective December 1, 2025.

Ada S. McKinley will open a new mental wellness clinic in Englewood this Tuesday at 6033 S. Wentworth, pairing counseling suites and 24/7 crisis support with a food giveaway.

The Southern Nevada Health District observes World AIDS Day with community events, free testing, and awareness initiatives focused on transforming the AIDS response.

A new three‑person FIRST pilot pairs an officer, clinician and paramedic to reach downtown mental‑health crises faster and try to keep people out of hospitals and jail.

Kunane Dreier receives the Suzanne Richmond-Crum Award for his influential work in HIV/AIDS services in Hawai‘i. The ceremony takes place on World AIDS Day at Honolulu's Church of Crossroads.