Houston's Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale announces he will undergo open-heart surgery and asks for community support. He anticipates a week in the hospital and weeks of recovery.

HPAI confirmed in an Oklahoma commercial poultry flock; measures implemented to prevent spread, including a control area in Adair and Delaware counties. Public health not at immediate risk.

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is capping anesthesia coverage in NY, MO, and CT, which could lead to higher out-of-pocket costs for patients if surgeries exceed set limits.

A study showed a rise in US hospitals without obstetric care, affecting rural areas and people of color, with potential negative impacts on maternal healthcare.

Tennessee is offering free flu vaccines across all 95 counties to reduce virus transmission, available to residents older than six months, with information on locations at health.tn.gov/local.

Dr. Divyansu Patel has been appointed by Governor Abbott to the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee, to improve health care policies in Texas' criminal justice system until 2025.

Dr. Brian Druker resigned as CEO of OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, citing a misalignment with the institute's mission. His departure highlights tensions over healthcare priorities.

CCHHS received a $440,000 grant from the Arizona Department of Housing to fight housing insecurity, assisting households at risk of homelessness with rent, utilities, and other expenses.

Weld County expands their Large Item Disposal Voucher Program to include North Weld Landfill, offering residents a way to discard large items for free with certain limitations.

A recall of Raw Farm's raw milk products is in effect in California due to bird flu contamination risks. Public health officials are on high alert, though no human infections are confirmed.

Mecklenburg County Public Health offers free COVID and flu vaccines for uninsured residents to combat the rise in respiratory illnesses during the winter season.

The St. Louis County Department of Public Health is close to finishing its investigation into an E. coli outbreak linked to a local caterer and reported in seven states.

Boston launches "Heads Up Boston," a campaign to destigmatize youth mental health, initiated by Mayor Michelle Wu and the BPHC, emphasizing peer support and inclusion.