A regional analysis from Gateway to Hope links underused mammography, long travel and delayed treatment to higher breast cancer deaths for Black women in St. Louis.

Six Phoenix hospitals were among 519 nationwide that received federal warnings over price‑transparency compliance, reviving questions about local hospital pricing.

Florida regulators ordered Peace River Center’s Bartow crisis unit to stop new admissions after an AHCA review found lapses in emergency care following a patient’s death. The hold applies only to new intakes; existing patients and other sites remain open.

A Claremont college pitcher survived a rattlesnake bite after doctors administered 34 doses of antivenom. He's recovering on crutches and urging hikers to be cautious.

A tenant‑improvement permit shows Seattle Children’s planning a maternal‑fetal medicine clinic at Point Ruston, listing about $1.6M in build‑out work and an October 2026 start window.

A Charlotte plant recalled Spicy Breakfast Burritos sold in vending machines across eight states after sausage and undeclared soy were found; the company says no illnesses have been reported.

A bat in Severn tested positive for rabies on July 23. County officials urge pet owners to check vaccinations and report any possible exposures.

A Brewer woman says her husband died after a tick bite led to Powassan virus, and state officials confirm another case this summer. She’s urging neighbors to take ticks seriously.

Provisional federal counts put overdose deaths above 73,000 in the 12 months ending April 2025 as officials renew warnings about fentanyl‑laced counterfeit pills.

DeKalb Public Health confirmed West Nile‑positive mosquito traps in Redan and Doraville. A survivor’s story and county guidance underscore prevention steps for residents.

Tower Health has entered a clinical affiliation with Jefferson Health to bring higher‑level specialty care to its hospitals as the system navigates heavy debt and recent service cuts.

Global home-care brand Dovida is opening a U.S. flagship in Jacksonville, bringing a franchised network and local hiring to 5443 San Jose Blvd this summer.

Jefferson Health says Independence Blue Cross’ payment-policy changes cost the system nearly $100M this year and has filed suit in Philadelphia amid looming contract talks. The filing singles out shifts to ambulatory surgery centers, inpatient payment changes and alleged 340B underpayments.