Florida reports nearly a dozen Oropouche virus cases, known as "Sloth Fever," with measures taken to control the mosquito population and prevent the spread.

Las Vegas prepares for the fall season by rolling out updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines, with health officials urging vaccinations amid rising cases and new variants.

The study by The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Michigan suggests regular, in-person social interactions are crucial for reducing loneliness in older adults.

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress plans a $100 million expansion including a new patient tower with over 50 rooms, set to start in July 2025 and finish by spring 2026.

The Illinois Department of Public Health announced the first fatality from West Nile virus in 2024 and urged the public to take preventive measures against mosquito bites.

Tennessee prepares to recognize Overdose Awareness Day, highlighting efforts to combat drug abuse and commemorate lives lost to overdose, with a hopeful note on declining death rates.

Nurses at Las Vegas’ MountainView Hospital have voted to authorize a strike amid contract disputes over patient safety and work conditions, with 98% in favor.

A 13-month-old unvaccinated infant has contracted measles after international travel, exposing the public at two health care facilities. County officials are contacting potentially exposed individuals.

The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment offers mpox resources, including free Jynneos vaccines and testing, to prevent the virus's spread.

Los Angeles County officials have warned the public to avoid several beaches due to high bacterial levels, although one beach advisory was lifted after improved water quality tests.

Orange County confirms its first case of West Nile Virus in 2024 in a Huntington Beach resident, prompting health officials to urge preventative measures against mosquito bites.

St. Luke's Behavioral Health Center has furloughed most of its staff following license suspension due to equipment issues. Employees can use PTO or seek other positions within the Steward Health network.

Wilma Chan Highland Hospital in Oakland is using its ER to initiate immediate treatment for opioid use disorder, aiding in California's broader adoption of emergency department-based interventions using buprenorphine.