San Francisco Reports 20% Drop in New HIV Diagnoses with Steeper Declines in Latino Community
San Francisco reported a 20% decrease in new HIV diagnoses in 2023, with a significant drop among its Latino community. The city attributes this success to public health efforts and an increase in PrEP usage.
Illinois Students Gain Enhanced Mental Health Services; DuPage High School District 88 Receives $440K Grant
Illinois high school students can now access up to eight mental health counseling sessions through a grant from the IDPH, fostering enhanced support and services, including a new referral portal.
Scottsdale's Sweet Provisions Ice Cream Fundraiser Scoops Support for HonorHealth NICU on National Cone Day
Sweet Provisions in Scottsdale dedicated a day's ice cream sales to HonorHealth's NICU, as proud locals and former NICU patients expressed gratitude for the staff's life-saving care.
Los Angeles County Health Officials Issue Ocean Water Safety Warning for High Bacterial Levels at Local Beaches
The LA County Department of Public Health warns of high bacterial levels at various beaches, advising against water activities where unsafe conditions are found. Some areas have been cleared.
UCSF to Open High-Tech Cancer Treatment Center in San Francisco's Dogpatch Neighborhood by 2029
UCSF is set to open a major cancer treatment facility featuring a high-tech proton therapy center in San Francisco's Dogpatch neighborhood by 2029, aiming for LEEDâ„¢ Gold certification and driving economic growth.
Medical Miracle in Michigan: Flint Woman First to Receive Lifesaving Bone Marrow from Deceased Donor
A 68-year-old Michigan woman successfully received a bone marrow transplant from a deceased donor, a first known case that could help patients with blood diseases, especially those from minority groups with fewer living donor matches.
Dallas Ramps Up Mosquito Control Measures to Counteract West Nile Virus Spread
Dallas is implementing targeted mosquito control measures to fight West Nile Virus, including spraying in specific districts on September 20-21 and urging residents to take personal precautions and eliminate breeding grounds.












