Port St. Lucie has temporarily halted water fluoridation for 95,000 customers due to health risk concerns highlighted by Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo.

Dr. Francisco Garcia, Pima County's Deputy County Administrator and Chief Medical Officer, will leave his position on January 3, 2025, after advancing public health and addressing crises like COVID-19.

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued warnings for several beaches due to elevated bacterial levels, advising against water activities in affected areas. Some spots have been cleared and are safe for use again.

California Governor Newsom has declared a state of emergency to address the spread of Bird Flu after finding it in dairy cattle, enhancing response efforts and public safety.

A woman in Barron County, Wisconsin, has a presumptive case of bird flu after exposure to an infected poultry flock. Officials are monitoring the situation, emphasizing the low risk to the public and no signs of human-to-human transmission.

A recent study by the University of Minnesota School of Public Health reveals that ethical conflicts significantly raise burnout and job dissatisfaction among healthcare workers.

University of Minnesota experts offer advice for self-improvement, emphasizing realistic physical activity goals and caution against extreme diets for the new year.

ADAMH of Franklin County reflected on a year of initiatives like receiving OACBHA's Culture of Quality Certification and promoting mental health in the construction industry while focusing on law enforcement training and crisis response.

Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale is recovering after heart surgery, walking unassisted one week post-operation, and continues promoting Gallery Furniture while in the hospital.

Hawai'i's DAGS and DCCA engaged in a friendly blood donation competition, each collecting 39 pints for the Blood Bank of Hawai'i during the holiday season's high-demand period.

IU Health reported a security breach involving unauthorized access to patients' personal data due to an email compromise, but no financial or Social Security numbers were lost.

Mecklenburg County Public Health warns of a rise in Mycoplasma pneumoniae cases, advising residents on prevention tactics, like good hygiene and vaccination.

Health officials confirmed Galveston County's first case of bird flu in Texas City. Two animal control officers who handled the infected bird are being monitored after initial tests for H5N1 were negative.