The Maui Police Department's MMEU provided aid to the houseless at Kalama Park, including health services, essential items, and information on public assistance.

L.A. County health officials advise avoiding beach water near drains, creeks, and rivers due to pollution after rainfall, with the advisory in place until November 22, 2025.

Tierra Walker died of preeclampsia at about 20 weeks after repeatedly asking doctors in San Antonio for an abortion and being told there was no emergency. Reporting ties her death to a wider pattern of legal uncertainty and clinician caution in Texas.

A Ninth Circuit panel vacated a district‑court win against Blue Cross over denials of gender‑affirming care and sent the case back for further review. The ruling leaves key legal questions for the trial court to sort out.

Wilson Middle School in Wyandotte closed due to a potential norovirus outbreak after several students fell ill. School disinfection and investigations are underway.

A new University of Houston study maps 'mental health deserts' across Houston, finding dozens of ZIP codes with few or no licensed mental‑health providers. The map is already guiding local policy ideas.

Mayor Eric Adams plans to offer reemployment to former NYC workers fired over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, with no back pay, amid staffing shortages.

A new H3N2 flu variant, subclade K, is spreading in the US, with concerns about its resistance to this year's flu vaccine and potential severity. Health experts advise vaccination and vigilance.

A viral TikTok captured a woman in active labor at Dallas Regional Medical Center being asked intake questions while in visible pain. State lawmakers met with the hospital and officials say the case is under review.

PPHD warns against kratom and 7-OH use after LA County overdose deaths, advises complete avoidance due to the dangerous and addictive nature of these unregulated substances.

Hawaii's DOH has updated medical cannabis policies, facilitating patient and caregiver access in dispensaries, banning child-appealing ads, easing product exchanges, and ensuring strict extract quality.

Governor Katie Hobbs declares Arizona Antibiotic Awareness Week to combat antimicrobial resistance, aligning with national and global awareness efforts.

Two recent measles cases in Central Utah have raised the state's count to 84, with health officials urging unvaccinated individuals to get the MMR vaccine.