MPHD intensifies suicide prevention efforts in Nashville by launching community events during September's National Suicide Prevention Month due to a rise in suicide rates.

UF Health Leesburg Hospital is closing its Labor and Delivery unit due to fewer births and staffing challenges.

Several hand, foot, and mouth disease cases have been reported among students in Memphis-Shelby County Schools, leading to an investigation by local health authorities.

Los Angeles County Public Health advises avoiding swimming at certain beaches due to high bacteria levels, although some areas like parts of Manhattan and Hermosa Beach have been cleared.

Castro fitness fanatics looking for a place to relax, recover, and recharge could soon have a new option along Market Street.

Southern Nevada lacks the newest COVID-19 vaccine, though previous versions are available, particularly for at-risk groups. There are delays and regulatory challenges in vaccine distribution, amidst a rise in COVID-19 cases and limited FDA approvals.

Clark County extends its search for a nurse to join the Public Health Advisory Council, with the term lasting until 2028. Meetings are monthly, plus quarterly in-person.

Rowan County plans to use a $28 million opioid settlement for addiction crisis initiatives, including treatment, prevention, and harm reduction efforts, with a decline in overdose fatalities and ER visits reported.

Massachusetts reports the first human West Nile virus case of the year in a woman from Middlesex County; health officials urge continued mosquito protection.

The Washington State Department of Health disciplined health care providers for unprofessional conduct, ensuring public safety and transparency through its regulatory measures.

A bat in Matthews, North Carolina tested positive for rabies, prompting local health warnings for potential human and pet exposure. Authorities are monitoring the situation and emphasizing rabies awareness and vaccination for pets.

El Paso County Sheriff's Officers visited El Paso Children's Hospital to support and bring joy to young cancer patients during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Michigan confirms the first cases of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in white-tailed deer in 2025, affecting multiple counties and transmitted by midges. There is no risk to humans or pets.