A California study found emergency room treatment of opioid use disorder with buprenorphine to be effective, with 86% patient acceptance and better ongoing treatment engagement.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul supports access to the medication abortion drug mifepristone, opposing efforts to restrict it and ensuring its availability in Illinois.

San Diego County health officials recommend syphilis screenings for pregnant individuals as cases in newborns rise to 35 in 2022, marking a significant increase over previous years.

Nurses in Santa Clara County plan a strike, raising concerns about healthcare disruption; officials strive to maintain services, emphasizing fair pay but are challenged by a $250 million budget shortfall.

Chicago health officials mandate an additional MMR vaccine dose for preschoolers at a Pilsen shelter after a measles outbreak, with a 21-day exclusion from childcare post-vaccination.

Riverside University Health System organizes "One Life, One Heart" walk and resource fair to combat opioid crisis, starting March 27 in Palm Desert, with successive events in Riverside and Murrieta.

Clark County offers free workshops on composting and sustainable living, including sessions on cooking with leftovers, backyard composting, and green cleaning. Registration is required for hands-on events.

Methodist Hospital | Stone Oak in San Antonio ranks in the top 5% in the US for patient safety, as per Healthgrades. The hospital's focus on multidisciplinary teamwork has led to significant reductions in infections.

SeaWorld San Antonio hosted 'Jana Banana Day' for over a thousand children with cancer and their families, offering fun and respite, organized by Hope Hits Harder Cancer Foundation.

Mobile maternity care clinics in Arizona are providing essential prenatal services to underserved communities to improve healthcare access for expectant mothers.

New Yorkers seek ways to balance cost and nutrition amid rising food prices, taking cues from Minneapolis' approach on budget-conscious healthy eating and utilizing resources like SNAP/EBT, WIC, and food helplines.

Lake County, Illinois, reports its first measles case, adding to the Chicago area's total of 17. Health officials trace exposure hotspots and urge vaccinations.

Free interactive session on "Habits of Healthy People" will be held on April 2 to share tips for aging happily; snacks provided, registration required.