Harry Stackhouse, 74, had a kidney transplant at Northwestern Medicine while awake, donated by his daughter, using spinal anesthesia due to his high-risk factors.

A dog in Chicago was spayed at Banfield Pet Hospital instead of receiving a scheduled teeth cleaning. The incident sparked discussions regarding a proposed mandatory spay/neuter ordinance. Banfield is investigating and providing care for the dog.

Two Oceana County beaches are under a contamination advisory due to high E. coli levels. Health officials warn against swimming as they continue testing the water.

Contra Costa Health advises indoor masking again due to the spread of the FLiRT COVID-19 variant. This is a precautionary recommendation, not a mandate.

Prof. Joanne Slavin emphasizes the importance of balanced nutrition for students' cognitive function and offers tips for healthy eating during the busy back-to-school period.

A health advisory and "no swim" order are in effect in Palm Beach County after a wastewater spill in Riviera Beach. Officials are testing and cleaning the area to manage bacterial contamination risks.

The Hamilton County Health Department increases inspections of over 400 public pools during the summer, aided by interns who ensure health and safety standards are met, including at natural water sites.

Texas Children's Hospital is laying off 5% of its staff due to financial challenges, affecting both clinical and nonclinical employees across its locations.

Bloomberg Philanthropies donates $600 million to historically Black medical schools to address healthcare racial disparities and support the institutions' financial stability.

TCEQ designates August 7, 2024, as an Ozone Action Day in San Antonio, prompting health warnings for vulnerable groups and calls for public measures to reduce pollution.

Bucks County will conduct a mosquito control operation on August 7 to address West Nile virus risks, using a low-toxicity pesticide in selected townships and boroughs.

The CommUNITY Adult Mental Health Initiative will host a Zoom Q&A on August 8 for mental health workers about serving those with serious mental illness.

Members of the Mecklenburg County Crisis Intervention Team were honored by NAMI North Carolina for their exceptional service in mental health emergency response.