A blind and hard-of-hearing individual, Ulysses, found stable housing through the Mainstream voucher program, as reported by the Housing Authority of Washington County.

LA County warns against swimming near certain beaches due to high bacteria levels; reports improved water quality in others.

Texas faces a severe measles outbreak, with 146 cases and 20 hospitalizations. Despite the crisis, key leaders are silent, and vaccination rates are low. Current policies lack proactive measures such as school exclusions without a declared emergency.

A dog at a Las Vegas shelter tested positive for the contagious canine distemper virus, prompting increased containment and vaccine promotion efforts by The Animal Foundation amidst ongoing challenges.

Kirkland is offering free Mental Health First Aid classes to equip residents with skills to assist in mental health crises, similar to CPR for heart attacks.

CIDRAP and experts have outlined research priorities to improve Zika virus preparedness, emphasizing the need for better diagnostics, global surveillance, vaccine development, non-human primate research, and data sharing.

The Houston Health Department is investigating two suspected measles cases, while West Texas reports 146 cases and one death due to a measles outbreak. Health experts emphasize vaccination ahead of the Houston Rodeo.

Daylight saving time causes loss of sleep and can affect health, says Dr. Wajahat Khalil. He recommends adjusting sleep schedules and activities to minimize impacts.

Two pediatric flu-related deaths in Kent County, Michigan bring the state's total to five for the season, prompting health officials to urge vaccination.

WSDA links contaminated raw pet food to avian flu in domestic cats; one cat euthanized, another being treated. Owners urged to avoid raw diets and seek vet care for symptoms.

The Hawaii Department of Health confirmed a travel-related dengue fever case on O'ahu, raising awareness for preventive practices against mosquito-borne diseases.

An adult in Rockwall County has been confirmed with measles; direct contacts have been notified. The case is not linked to the West Texas outbreak. Symptoms and preventive measures, including vaccination, are stressed by the health authority.

New York Governor Hochul announced regulations to ensure quicker access to behavioral health care, enforcing a 10-day maximum wait for initial appointments and mandating current provider directories.