Sharon Kimble at the University of Minnesota emphasizes the importance of mobility for older adults, advocating for low-impact exercise and tailored activity plans to improve strength, prevent falls, and enhance overall health.

The first rabies case of the year in Muskegon County is confirmed in a bat, and the health department advises on prevention and safe handling of potential exposures.

Minneapolis aims to be the first US city to end childhood lead poisoning, with a budget proposal for over $1 million to address lead hazards, primarily in older paints affecting low-income and minority children.

Walmart is fined $7.5 million for illegally disposing of hazardous waste in California, with the settlement demanding audits to ensure future compliance with state laws.

Milwaukee Health Dept. issues new guidelines for child blood lead testing during Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.

Cook County faces a syphilis surge, prompting health campaigns focusing on at-risk groups, particularly Black or Hispanic women and infants, with efforts to provide information and free testing to curb the increase.

Los Angeles County health officials warn against ocean water use at several beaches due to high bacteria levels, while lifting an advisory for Marie Canyon.

The Weld County Board of Commissioners designated October 21-25, 2024, as National Health Education Week to honor the HECP division's efforts in public health education and improvement.

Missouri Medicaid will cover doula services starting October 2, 2024, as per CMS-approved SPA, which includes prenatal, childbirth, and postpartum support.

Minneapolis marks Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, urging awareness and offering grants through its Lead and Healthy Homes program to remove lead hazards from homes, highlighted by Kosar Mohamed's positive experience with the initiative.

The Susan G. Komen "More than Pink Walk" in Austin aims to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer, with family activities and vital support programs.

Long Beach intensifies its campaign against childhood lead poisoning with awareness initiatives during National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul leads 24 attorneys general in an amicus brief at the Supreme Court to defend preventive care provisions of the ACA threatened by a lower court ruling.