Chicago has established a Reparations Task Force to address systemic racism effects and is accepting public applications for its 40-member team with a $500,000 budget.

Ingham County, Michigan, reports a second measles case in a one-year-old boy, linked to an earlier case involving a one-year-old girl. Health officials stress low risk of widespread contagion due to vaccinations and early isolation.

Hawaii's DOH updates dengue testing protocols amid rising cases and concerns over potential local transmission, advising medical professionals and the public on prevention and response.

The Wake Forest Police Department is partnering with the DEA for National Drug Take Back Day at Wegmans on Saturday, offering medication disposal to prevent abuse.

Bloomington Public Health identifies mental health as a major concern, highlighting issues such as crises, substance misuse, and service access obstacles, and is seeking community collaboration for solutions.

Bloomington's City Council has approved the design for a new community health and wellness center, with plans to offer diverse amenities and programs suitable for all ages, while the Creekside Community Center prepares to close.

Washington's Governor Ferguson signed House Bill 1287 to improve responses to mental health crises, streamlining emergency services' coordination with mental health professionals.

Walgreens will pay up to $350 million to settle U.S. DOJ allegations of improper opioid prescription handling, without admitting liability, as part of a deal closing all opioid-related litigation against the company.

Collin County health officials have issued an advisory for measles exposure at public spots in Plano on April 10 and 11. Residents are urged to check vaccination status and watch for symptoms.

A brief Houston power grid issue caused a short outage at the Texas Medical Center, with hospitals quickly switching to backups and no major disruptions to patient care.

Oklahoma invites residents to Diabetes Advocacy Day at the state Capitol on April 29 to focus on the disease's impact and connect with resources and vendors.

Health warnings have been issued for some Los Angeles County beaches due to high bacterial levels, affecting activities at Santa Monica Pier, Inner Cabrillo Beach, and Topanga Canyon Beach.

WCPH celebrated National Public Health Week with their 22nd annual Public Health Awards, honoring community health contributors and sharing public health stories.