Maryland sees a surge in COVID-19 cases with a rise in hospitalizations as a new Omicron variant spreads, particularly during a heat wave driving people indoors. Officials urge continued precautions.

A person from Worcester County, Massachusetts, contracted measles abroad, marking the state's first case since 2020. Health officials urge vaccination and vigilance to prevent spread.

The FTC and FDA are warning companies against selling THC products mimicking kid's snacks, citing illegal activity and health risks; some companies have responded, and legal actions may follow.

Mosquitoes in Denton have tested positive for West Nile Virus, with the city confirming three new locations. Residents are urged to take precautions amid a level 3 health risk warning.

Illinois confirms its first human case of West Nile virus for 2024 in a Cook County resident awaiting CDC confirmation; 33 counties show positive indicators of the virus.

A second mosquito trap in Taylor, Texas, has tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting the city to plan mosquito spraying and advise residents on prevention measures.

Allegheny County reports a decrease in overdose deaths for 2023, with a notable decline from 2017 peaks and ongoing efforts to address the crisis, despite a rise in overdoses among Black residents.

Visitors to Father Joe’s Paul Mirabile Center in San Diego may have been exposed to tuberculosis between May 4-19, 2024. Health officials are investigating, offering testing, and addressing a slight increase in regional TB cases.

Integral Care's Youth Mental Health First Aid training in Austin, hosted at Dove Springs Clinic, aims to educate adults on how to aid youth facing mental health challenges, with a plan to train 2,000 community members this year.

Georgia is developing a Critical Care license for paramedics, with Albany Technical College launching the first program to meet these standards, offering advanced medical care training for longer patient transports.

Senator Raphael Warnock introduces the Bridge to Medicaid Act to help Georgians without insurance due to being too poor for ACA subsidies and ineligible for Medicaid. The bill offers temporary tax credits for premiums and covers most deductibles.

Philadelphia TV host Mike Jerrick returned on-air to discuss his prostate cancer surgery and recovery after being absent from "Good Day Philadelphia."

Texas is grappling with a severe shortage of mental health professionals, impacting service availability, especially in rural areas, and highlighting disparities in provider diversity and language services.