The Arizona Board of Respiratory Care Examiners audit revealed delays in licensing and mishandled complaints, potentially affecting patient care and safety.

Massachusetts healthcare sees five Steward Health Care hospitals shift to local operators, with state officials emphasizing patient care and job preservation.

The Arizona Osteopathic Board faces criticism for operational failings including slow complaint resolution and inconsistent license suspensions, risking patient safety.

San Antonio braces for an Ozone Action Day, predicts high ozone levels, and recommends residents, especially vulnerable groups, limit outdoor activity and reduce pollution.

Attendees of Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church in La Jolla are alerted by health officials about a potential TB exposure, with particular concern for drug-resistant strains.

Illinois is investing $6.5 million through the Get Covered Illinois Navigator Program to help residents enroll in health coverage, benefiting five organizations ahead of the state's transition to a state-administered marketplace by 2026.

Santa Clara County vector control is tackling an invasion of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, stressing public help to eliminate standing water and allow property inspections.

San Antonio's Congregational Collective is launching an 18-month pilot program to train faith leaders in mental health counseling, addressing the gap between community needs and clergy preparedness.

Negotiations between Florida Blue and Baptist Health may disrupt services for 600,000 as their contract ends Monday. Baptist refused Florida Blue's proposed 30-day extension, citing insufficient financial compromises.

The first human case of West Nile virus this year in Galveston County has prompted increased local mosquito control efforts and public health advisories.

Pasadena's Acting Health Officer mandates influenza and updated COVID-19 vaccinations for healthcare workers to prevent disease spread, with masking required for unvaccinated workers after November 1, 2024.

Texas faces backlash for rapidly removing over 2 million individuals, mostly children, from Medicaid, a move that ignored federal guidelines and warnings, leading to a healthcare crisis for many vulnerable residents.

San Antonio teens report improved mental health and decreased harmful behaviors in a city survey, despite ongoing challenges, particularly among LGBTQ+ youths.