Barbara Lang won the Pete Wertheim Public Health Leadership Award for her dedicated public health service in Arizona and was honored by AzPHA in Phoenix.

Raleigh Parks and Recreation introduces a new Pilates class for active adults, led by Lawrence Bivins, focusing on flexibility, strength, and posture improvement.

Harlem residents are experiencing persistent brown tap water issues, causing concern and inconvenience despite DEP assurances of safety due to minerals.

New York City reports a decrease in opioid overdose deaths to 2,192 in 2024, a significant drop from the previous year's 3,056 fatalities, despite persistent racial and geographic disparities.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul allocates $30 million in state funds to cover meals for nearly 3 million New Yorkers at risk due to federal SNAP benefit cuts. She also launched a website to document the impact of federal budget cuts on residents.

NY AG Letitia James obtained a preliminary injunction against federal funding cuts for school-based mental health programs, a legal move following a lawsuit by 16 attorneys general.

Twin Sisters Creamery recalls several cheese varieties due to possible E. coli contamination with reports of related illnesses in Oregon and Washington.

IU Health's mobile unit offers lung cancer screenings through low-dose CT scans to Indiana residents between the ages of 50–77 with a significant smoking history, aiming to detect the disease early and save lives.

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is promoting the 988 mental health crisis hotline, which offers call and text support, akin to 911 emergency services.

Paralympic swimmer Ali Truwit is set to run the TCS New York City Marathon after overcoming a shark attack that resulted in the loss of her left foot. She now runs on a prosthetic blade and aims to change perceptions of disability.

Pinellas County's Operation Medicine Cabinet collected 787.33 pounds of medication for safe disposal, involving multiple local law enforcement agencies.

Rockdale County announces a volunteer cleanup for Lake Rockaway on November 1, 2025; website access issues temporarily hinder volunteer signup details.

LA County issues beach water use warnings due to high bacterial levels, affecting areas like Manhattan, Hermosa, and Redondo Beach Piers, with some advisories lifted elsewhere.