NYC public hospital doctors have delayed their planned strike, as negotiations on fair pay and working conditions continue, following an appeal from Mayor Eric Adams for more talks.

A child in San Francisco has made a presumptive recovery from H5N1 bird flu, posing a low public risk, with no evidence of human transmission according to SFDPH.

Douglas County faces a severe Norovirus outbreak, with the Health Department advising handwashing over sanitizers and encouraging people with symptoms to stay home.

The Illinois HFS has filed a report to enhance access and affordability of gene and cell therapy for Medicaid patients, focusing on equitable healthcare.

The South Coast Air Quality Management District extended its smoke advisory in Los Angeles County due to ongoing wildfires, advising residents to minimize outdoor activities and take health precautions.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health warns of ocean water contamination near storm drains and areas affected by recent firefighting, advising against water activities along several beaches.

Avian Flu strain HPAI causes duck deaths at Austin’s Arboretum Shopping Center, with other Texas counties affected. Steps are advised to prevent spread and protect public health.

The Nepali Asian Restaurant in Pittsburgh was closed by the Health Department due to a cockroach infestation and various health violations, including unsafe food storage and lack of cleaning supplies.

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.