Minnesota faces high radon levels, with a 70% incidence in tested Polk County homes. Free test kits are available to combat this invisible lung cancer risk.

Scripps Health and Anthem Blue Cross failed to renew their contract, affecting 125,000 San Diego patients seeking healthcare coverage from January 1, 2025.

San Diego implements SB-43, redefining "grave disability" for involuntary mental health treatment, allowing longer detainment and new criteria for conservatorship. Preparations involved extensive training and could lead to more detentions.

Denver residents can influence their city's health landscape by participating in the Thrive in the Mile High Survey, part of DDPHE's Community Health Assessment.

A raccoon in Carrboro, NC tested positive for rabies after an encounter with dogs on Lilac Drive. Local authorities emphasize the importance of pet vaccinations and caution against interacting with wild animals.

Michigan reports an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Jackson and Ottawa Counties, affecting backyard and commercial poultry, with the MDARD imposing quarantines and safety measures.

The Bloomington Police and Public Health's BCBHS program has effectively provided comprehensive mental health crisis care since its 2023 launch, serving various age groups.

Hawaii's Governor Josh Green signed an executive order to protect medical cannabis caregivers from aggressive legal enforcement, allowing them to serve patients within current legal limits.

The first babies of 2025 were born in Chicago hospitals, with Scarlett Sartori arriving at 12:12 a.m., followed by Van Larson and Ethan Maxinez, and a couple celebrating a wedding and the birth of their daughter.

Los Angeles residents are warned not to feed their pets Monarch Raw Pet Food due to bird flu virus detection. People who bought the product should monitor their pets for symptoms of illness.

New York City confronts a winter surge in respiratory illnesses, with a 70% increase in flu cases and ongoing COVID-19 presence, while RSV shows a slight decrease.

Los Angeles County Public Health issued warnings against ocean activities at several beaches due to high bacterial levels, including Zuma, Santa Monica, and Mothers Beach.

Milwaukee health officials report rises in respiratory illnesses including norovirus and whooping cough, with a focus on prevention through handwashing and vaccinations.