New York City is allocating funds from opioid settlements to community organizations aiding drug users with services like harm reduction and addiction treatment.

Sonoma County has approved a Behavioral Health Bridge Housing program to support homeless individuals with severe mental health challenges, launching February 3.

Houston has experienced a minor measles outbreak, attributed to lower vaccination rates, with health officials in Texas emphasizing the importance of immunization.

A Cryptosporidium oocyst was found in Portland's water supply; further treatment to start by 2027. Current levels don't warrant general public action, but risk exists for the immunocompromised.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued an ocean water closure due to toxic chemicals from fire debris run-off, and advised against beach water contact post-rainfall due to pollutants.

Tampa has implemented an On-Demand Health Care solution for the homeless at Tampa Hope, featuring an OnMed CareStation for on-site medical services, funded by Tampa General Hospital and The McNamara Foundation.

The Central Texas community is supporting Round Rock mom Yawei in her battle against stage 4 ovarian cancer by raising funds to assist with her treatment in Turkey.

New York lawmakers passed a bill to protect digital health data, requiring consent before data collection and sale, with serious fines for violations.

Aquatore Park Bandshell in Blaine is hosting another Youth Yoga and Mindfulness class session for kids starting February 6, as per BlaineParksMN on Facebook.

Honolulu water officials confirm the drinking water is safe despite E. coli detection in one BWS Kunia Well, having quickly shut down and tested the source.

Denver public health officials issue guidelines for respiratory virus protection in winter, emphasizing vaccination for flu, COVID-19, and RSV, especially for high-risk groups.

Seattle doctors have developed a blood test that identifies the parental origin of the RB1 mutation in retinoblastoma, aiding in prognosis and treatment decisions.

Issa Rae is touring, promoting her movie, and building community among Black women, while also investing in the food industry. Her Houston event focused on solidarity and avoided politics.