Fort Collins will spray for West Nile virus on Aug. 28, with a backup date of Aug. 31. Residents in the affected area have been advised on precautions.

Texas might allow over-the-counter ivermectin, a drug unproven for COVID-19, under House Bill 25. The bill faces opposition over safety concerns and bypassing doctors.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel reaffirmed anti-discrimination laws in response to Michigan Medicine ceasing gender-affirming treatments for minors, criticizing the move as potentially illegal under state mandates protecting gender identity rights.

Central Oahu's largest neighborhood clinic opens at Mililani Town Center, consolidating two previous locations into a comprehensive 24,000-square-foot healthcare facility.

NY Attorney General Letitia James reached a settlement with MVP Health Plan to address its inaccurate mental health provider directory and improve service access.

Hawai‘i observes September as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month to confront a grim reality, with coordinated efforts aiming to reduce suicides by 25% through public education, support, and statewide events.

Hawaiʻi updates its Food Safety Code, supporting homemade food businesses, including fermenting practices, allowing dogs in outdoor dining areas, and easing rules on raw foods in long-term care facilities.

Durham County health officials schedule mosquito control spraying on Ellerbe Creek Trail to combat West Nile virus.

UC Davis Medical Center becomes Northern California's first Special Pathogen Treatment Center with $1.2M in state funding, positioned to handle deadly diseases like Ebola and Marburg as global outbreaks surge.

The Las Vegas Justice Court celebrated its second Mental Health Court graduation, highlighting the recovery of six individuals who completed a treatment program leading to case dismissals.

Maryland is conducting unscheduled mosquito control in Crofton due to diseases like West Nile virus and Zika. Spraying will occur on August 27, with precautions advised for residents.

Larimer County reports its first West Nile virus death of the year, with health officials emphasizing precautions as the virus continues to pose a threat.

West Nile virus detected in Washtenaw County mosquitoes; health officials urge prevention despite no local human cases but four in Michigan, including one death.