Hawaii's DOH reports a 25% increase in students behind on school immunizations, with 21% not up-to-date, raising concerns about disease outbreak risks.

Outreach programs in New York are intensifying efforts to aid the homeless during winter, with a focus on health care and substance abuse treatment, including a mobile medication unit in the Bronx.

Authorities in Tucson confiscated food and equipment from an unlicensed food vendor linked to foodborne illness cases, emphasizing health and safety regulations for local businesses.

Detroit Medical Center restricts visitors amid a flu surge, banning those 12 or under and limiting patients to two visitors to curb the spread of illness.

Governor Greg Abbott appoints Kynan Sturgess, D.V.M., to the Texas Animal Health Commission for a term until 2027. Sturgess brings extensive experience from various veterinary roles.

Eleven people in Oakland County are under surveillance after exposure to H5N1 bird flu; two show symptoms and are being tested. Authorities are monitoring the situation and advising biosecurity measures.

The Illinois Department of Public Health added four new women's health conditions to the list eligible for medical cannabis treatment, including endometriosis and ovarian cysts.

Englewood offers $25 off annual recreation center passes until January 31 and free select fitness classes from January 20-25, promoting community wellness.

Bird flu is detected in a wild bird in Austin-Travis County, leading to Austin Public Health issuing guidelines to prevent the spread among humans and animals.

LA County Public Health warns against beach water contact due to contamination from firefighting runoff near storm drains, rivers, and creeks following recent fires.

The nonprofit Public Health Solutions is closing two of its Brooklyn SRH Centers due to financial difficulties, affecting services and the local community.

Los Angeles' LADWP issued a boil water notice for the Pacific Palisades due to water quality issues from the Palisades Fire. Pasadena issued a Do-Not-Drink advisory amid the Eaton Fire.

A stray kitten in Harford County tested positive for rabies, prompting health officials to urge those with potential exposure to seek advice and take preventive measures.