Rising ACA premiums — about 20% on average in Oklahoma — have driven more residents to downgrade plans or go uninsured, state officials say. Early signals show about 40,000 people skipped marketplace coverage this season.

Legionella bacteria found in Harlem's 3333 Broadway apartments led to a struggle for residents who were advised to avoid showers, causing inconvenience and worry, especially after recent Legionnaires' cases and deaths in Harlem.

Red Oak Counseling told patients its downtown Milwaukee and Elm Grove clinics will close on February 25, 2026, leaving people — especially those on Spravato — racing to secure new care.

A CDC-confirmed outbreak of gastrointestinal illness affected 27 people on a cruise from Miami to Honolulu. Causes unknown; the cruise line has intensified cleaning procedures.

North Carolina health officials advocate for vaccinations and introduce a text alert system as measles cases rise in the state, emphasizing the importance of the MMR vaccine.

Los Angeles County health inspectors ordered dozens of eateries closed since early January after finding vermin and other sanitation violations.

Aurora Fire Rescue and Aurora911 will pilot a telemedicine service Feb. 4 that lets some non‑emergency 911 callers speak with licensed physicians by phone or video. The city says the move should free crews for critical emergencies.

A second case of measles in 2023 has been confirmed in Dane County, Wisconsin, unrelated to the earlier Waukesha County case. Health officials are contacting those exposed and urging vaccinations.

The Pentagon says it still needs PFAS‑treated turnout gear while cities like San Francisco quietly finish switching to PFAS‑free ensembles and testing mounts.

St. David’s HealthCare has added six Austin Emergency Center locations to its freestanding ER network, growing its regional reach and tying the sites to local hospitals.

UCHealth and AdventHealth have filed concept plans for hospitals at the I‑25/Baseline interchange in Broomfield; city concept reviews are scheduled for Feb. 17. The filings raise zoning, traffic and tax questions.

A study from The Ohio State University shows Ohio's risk of Lyme disease now equals that of Connecticut, with infected ticks in the state rising sharply to a 47.6% infection rate.

A statewide plan to wire 9‑1‑1 into California’s 988 lifeline has stalled, leaving crisis centers unpaid and callers facing uneven routing. Providers and advocates are pressing for faster action as demand surges.