Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program was excluded from Congress's budget bill, eliciting disappointment from New York's fire unions and advocates for 9/11 first responders.

Boston has launched a strategy to combat the opioid crisis by distributing naloxone and harm reduction supplies via vending machines and kiosks throughout the city.

Bird flu was detected in two geese at a Scottsdale, Arizona park, prompting state officials to take precautionary measures and urge public vigilance in containing the spread.

E. coli was detected in a water sample from Tripler Army Medical Center, leading to the shutdown and disinfection of Water Well #2; subsequent samples have tested negative for the bacteria.

A judge halted the eviction of over 300 nursing home residents and ordered staff payment at Cold Spring Hills in Long Island during legal battles over the facility's financial woes.

Mattress Mack welcomed home after heart surgery, with fans showing support at his furniture store. He's eager to work and contribute to the community, having walked unassisted a week post-surgery.

The NYSNA report accuses many New York hospitals of failing to comply with state law regarding nurse staffing levels, compromising patient care and safety.

New York’s Court of Appeals ruled that the city must pay for the chosen health plans of retirees, blocking an attempt to transition them to a privatized Medicare Advantage plan.

Elevated legionella levels in Baltimore courthouses prompt recommended closures for cleaning, with no current cases of Legionnaires’ disease confirmed.

ZSFG Hospital received the 2024 Bernard J. Tyson Award for its work in healthcare equity, reducing disparities for Black heart failure patients through AI tools and a specialized clinic.

Milwaukee employs wastewater testing to monitor health threats like COVID-19, flu, and RSV, providing data via an online dashboard to preempt outbreaks and inform residents on preventive measures.

Multnomah County's new deflection program has engaged 133 people in recovery services over three months, with the local police and a dedicated care center aiding in diverting individuals away from the criminal system.

The LA County Department of Public Health's SBAT won the CSAC 2024 Innovation Award for its effectiveness in connecting individuals to substance use disorder services.