May is Mental Health Awareness Month in America, focusing on the importance of emotional and psychological well-being since 1949. Resources and educational materials are highlighted for those seeking support or knowledge.

Arizona has unveiled a Suicide Prevention Action Plan for 2024-2026, focusing on education, crisis intervention, and partnerships to reduce the state's high suicide rates.

Illinois health officials urge residents with private wells to regularly test and maintain water quality to prevent contamination, emphasizing the importance of annual inspections.

Los Angeles County has issued a water use warning for several beaches due to elevated bacteria levels. Beachgoers are advised to avoid contact with the water in these areas until it is safe.

Accusations surface against a Houston hospital's transplant program, alleging organ list manipulation, leading to higher waitlist deaths and legal action.

San Antonio has advanced pediatric medicine by defining a condition known as Conrad's Syndrome, helping recognize awareness in children who are "locked-in" following near-drownings.

Illinois ramps up measures against H5N1 in cattle without confirmed cases, ensures safe milk consumption through pasteurization, and stresses the importance of surveillance to protect its dairy industry.

Cobb & Douglas Public Health is accepting applications for CHIP Partnership Grants, offering up to $25,000 for health initiatives in local communities.

Illinois lawmakers have advanced bills to expand mental health care access, including improving insurance coverage and benefits for behavioral health services and first responders. These legislative efforts aim to address long-standing service gaps.

Black women in San Antonio are taking control of their birthing experiences to combat high maternal mortality rates, amidst systemic healthcare failings.

UCSF Health began construction of a state-of-the-art "Hospital of the Future" in San Francisco, with a $4.3 billion investment for the project set to open in 2030.

Molina Healthcare hosted a free health education event for seniors in San Antonio and is also teaming up with a nonprofit in El Paso to educate local women on health and finances.

Health experts confirm the safety of pasteurized dairy milk despite detecting bird flu virus fragments, as pasteurization eliminates the threat to consumers.