A National Academies review found ABA meets the evidence bar, but TRICARE’s demonstration rules and paperwork are keeping many military families from hands‑on care.

The Oklahoma DEQ added Lake Overholser, Bell Cow, Fuqua and Ponca to its 2026 fish‑consumption guidance, with size‑based meal limits for children, pregnant people and other sensitive groups.

Mosquito samples in Hennepin, Ramsey and Dakota counties tested positive for West Nile, MMCD says. Officials are increasing surveillance and urging common‑sense precautions.

As Texas heat returns, safety data show the state has among the highest total of child hot-car deaths. Experts and federal agencies list simple steps families and bystanders can take.

Corewell and UnitedHealthcare struck a deal Thursday restoring in‑network access for thousands across southeast Michigan after months of stalled negotiations.

State records and clinicians say thousands left the UCSF Parnassus ER without seeing a doctor as long waits, medication delays and staffing shortfalls persist.

Allina Health launched two mobile screening units — a mammography truck and a mobile low-dose CT — bringing breast and lung cancer screening into Twin Cities neighborhoods.

State data show Ohio's LGBTQ+ residents report higher mental distress and face care barriers as data removals and funding gaps deepen the problem.

Los Angeles County confirmed a travel-related measles case that may have exposed people at Hollywood Burbank Airport and a nearby rental‑car counter; officials list exposure windows and vaccine guidance.

A new UC San Diego Health staffing rule requiring contracted psychiatrists to devote most hours to the system is drawing pushback from clinicians and unions over patient continuity. Local psychiatrists say the change hits working parents especially hard.

SSM Health agreed to a $1M settlement after federal officials said pharmacy staff waived patient copays, inflating Medicare and FEHB reimbursements. A whistleblower will receive about $159K.

Fulton County Board of Health notified Johns Creek High families after a positive tuberculosis test. The county is arranging student testing at a North Fulton clinic.

Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Feil Family Pavilion adds nine operating rooms and expanded ICU capacity — largely paid for with Sandy recovery dollars — and could host open‑heart surgery once state regulators sign off.