Baptist Health warns Tenet‑Cigna contract talks could make some hospitals out‑of‑network by Dec. 31, risking higher bills or switched doctors for San Antonio patients.

Med‑QUEST parents can receive a $50 prepaid card per child after a provider‑certified well‑child visit through a state pilot. Cards are mailed within 4–6 weeks after submission.

St. Joseph Medical Center says a switch to a human milk–based fortifier has driven NEC rates down in its downtown NICU. Hospital leaders call the change life‑saving.

Maimonides Health is planning a merger with NYC Health + Hospitals by April 2026, a move that could bring financial stability to the center and improve Medicaid reimbursements.

Legionella bacteria were found at four sites in Oakland County Courthouse, leading to immediate remediation efforts and temporary closure of affected water fixtures.

New York City experiences the highest flu cases in a decade, with a significant increase and emergency room visits, attributed to a virulent strain and vaccine mismatch. Health advice includes vaccination and preventive measures.

Los Angeles County officials closed Cabrillo Beach due to a 100,000-gallon sewage spill, warning the public to avoid the water and sand as environmental and health safety measures are taken.

A national Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters resulted in 64 people falling ill, with 20 hospitalizations across 22 states, including Illinois. The CDC is investigating with no recalls yet issued.

Massachusetts DPH warns of potential measles exposure caused by an infectious visitor in Boston and Westborough, emphasizing vaccination in response to the recent national increase in cases.

Los Angeles County issued an Ocean Water Quality Rain Advisory, advising against contact with ocean water near storm drains and creeks until December 29 due to pollution risks after rainfall.

The Orlando Federal Courthouse has posted warnings about Legionella after testing positive for the bacteria amid an uptick in Legionnaires' disease cases in Orange County. No comment on potential illnesses among courthouse employees has been issued.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the SUPPORT Act, aimed at improving oversight and care for individuals with serious mental illness discharged from psychiatric care after being found unfit for trial.

CWD was detected in white-tailed deer in two new Tennessee counties, with the TWRA increasing disease surveillance and encouraging hunter participation in testing.