Orange County confirms its first case of West Nile Virus in 2024 in a Huntington Beach resident, prompting health officials to urge preventative measures against mosquito bites.

St. Luke's Behavioral Health Center has furloughed most of its staff following license suspension due to equipment issues. Employees can use PTO or seek other positions within the Steward Health network.

Wilma Chan Highland Hospital in Oakland is using its ER to initiate immediate treatment for opioid use disorder, aiding in California's broader adoption of emergency department-based interventions using buprenorphine.

The article discusses the environmental and safety issues caused by disposable vapes, detailing proper disposal methods as advised by Clark County Public Health.

San Antonio Metropolitan Health District has launched free mobile STI testing clinics, aiming to improve access in less reachable areas and address a rise in infections.

Pennsylvania's DEP is conducting aerial black fly suppression using a helicopter to apply a biological larvicide over select waterways on August 28-29.

The Boston Public Health Commission confirmed a local man in his late 60s as the city's first human case of West Nile Virus this season, prompting increased vigilance against the mosquito-borne illness.

Orange County intensifies mosquito control after travel-related cases of Oropouche Virus and ongoing Dengue Fever. Health authorities raise awareness and deploy teams to spray neighborhoods to prevent the spread.

Invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, carriers of multiple viruses, were detected in North Concord, reigniting public health concerns, despite ongoing surveillance since their last sighting in Martinez two years ago.

A bat tested positive for rabies in Clackamas County, Oregon, prompting health officials to remind residents to take precautions, such as vaccinating pets and avoiding contact with bats.

CEO John Warrington Kosolcharoen admitted to selling unapproved stem cell products, which incorrectly claimed to treat various illnesses, putting consumer health at risk.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health warns of high bacterial levels at certain beaches, advising against water activities like swimming and surfing at affected spots.

The Shapiro Administration started strategic planning on maternal health, addressing racial disparities, with health officials including Dr. Arkoosh and Dr. Bogen. They aim to improve prenatal and postpartum care in Pennsylvania.