MCDPH is monitoring after animals at Wildlife World Zoo tested positive for H5N1 avian flu. Risk to humans is low, but precautions and biosecurity measures are in place.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has appointed seven regional directors to strengthen local DSS agencies and improve outcomes for children and families.

H5 avian influenza was detected in wastewater from two Coconino County reclamation plants. No human or animal cases have been reported in the area, and public risk is considered minimal.

New Orleans landlords must register rentals by January 1st as required by the Healthy Homes program, with informative webinars available to explain the process.

The CDPH warns against Yu Shang Food, Inc.'s ready-to-eat meat and poultry due to a Listeria outbreak, advising to dispose of any such products from before Oct. 28, 2024.

San Diego County allocates $240,000 to buy the Diasorin Liaison XL, which speeds up TB testing. This will enhance efficiency at the new Public Health Lab, opening in 2025.

Hawai‘i enhances its Prescription Drug Monitoring Program to prevent drug overdoses by integrating prescription history into patient health records, in partnership with Bamboo Health and funded by a CDC grant.

Olive View-UCLA Medical Center is named among the nation's best for maternity care by U.S. News & World Report, maintaining excellent services amidst widespread closures.

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture reported a second detection of HPAI in Adair County, with control measures and biosecurity guidelines being reinforced.

Methodist Healthcare and the San Antonio Spurs provided 150 Christmas trees to local families in need, continuing their 12-year tradition of festive giving.

Houston businessman Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale is set to have open-heart surgery due to a heart condition. He plans to return to work 10 days post-surgery.

Arizona has confirmed its first human cases of H5 avian influenza in Pinal County, with the affected individuals, now recovered, having been exposed to infected poultry at a commercial facility. Risk to the public is low and measures are in place.

The City of Seattle has teamed up with Talkspace to offer free online therapy to youth, using a $14.55 million investment to support mental health amid rising concerns of anxiety and depression.