Free Medicare Workshops Offered in Surprise to Help Residents Understand Benefits and Changes
The City of Surprise offers free Medicare workshops led by SHIP Counselor Roberta Ezratty, aiming to educate residents on enrollment and coverage. No registration required, multiple dates and locations available.
VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System Operating Rooms Temporarily Closing for Upgrades Causing Surgery Delays for Veterans
The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System is temporarily closing its operating rooms for upgrades, which has caused frustration among some veterans experiencing delays in their medical treatments.
Santa Clara County Intensifies Fight Against Disease-Carrying Aedes aegypti Mosquitoes in South San Jose and Santa Clara
Invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are spreading in Santa Clara County, prompting officials to take action and encourage community participation to prevent diseases like Zika and yellow fever.
Nationwide Recall Amplified for Dynarex Baby Powder Over Asbestos Scare, Texans Beware
The FDA reports an expanded recall of Dynarex baby powder due to potential asbestos contamination, affecting products sold in 35 states and online. No related illnesses reported; consumers are urged to stop usage.
Minneapolis Launches Mobile Medical Unit Funded by Opioid Settlement to Combat Health Disparities
Minneapolis launches its first Mobile Medical Unit, funded by opioid settlement money, to reduce health disparities, offer direct care services, and tackle opioid overdose deaths, with operations starting in early 2025.












