Kim Barker appointed as the new Chief Nursing Officer at Heart Hospital of Austin, taking over from Charles McCoy.

Texas begins construction on a new $121 million Lubbock Psychiatric Center with advanced security measures, aiming to improve mental health services and accessibility in rural areas by 2027.

Shane Tamura, who killed four in Manhattan, claimed in a note he had CTE and blamed the NFL, though links to his claims are unsubstantiated. He had mental health issues and a gun permit.

California Governor Newsom issues an executive order to support mental health among young males, focusing on suicide prevention and enhancing access to support resources.

AG Kwame Raoul and 22 states sue over a law defunding Planned Parenthood, alleging it harms healthcare access and violates the Constitution's spending clause.

Two Chicago hospitals, Northwestern Memorial and Rush University Medical Center, have been named in the U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 "Best Hospitals" list.

FC Cincinnati and Hoxworth Blood Center run a blood drive in August, offering an exclusive team jersey to donors while promoting community involvement.

Massachusetts hospitals receive high ratings in various specialties, with top spots for cancer treatment, obstetrics, gynecology, diabetes, endocrinology, and psychiatry, according to recent reports.

Dallas County Health detected more West Nile Virus in Carrollton mosquitoes. Affected areas are sprayed, and residents are urged to follow protective measures.

Dallas health officials will spray insecticide from trucks at night in specific neighborhoods to combat West Nile Virus detected in mosquito samples. Residents are advised to stay indoors and take personal precautions against mosquito bites.

Two residents of Allegria Village, a senior community, died from Legionnaires' disease, prompting health department investigations and safety measures at the facility.

Lincoln County Health Department is hosting a Health Assessment and Vaccine Clinic on August 15 for kids entering kindergarten, offering required health checks and immunizations.

Palmdale introduces a free youth program targeting fentanyl awareness, featuring workshops on drug resistance and stress management, with meals and prizes included.