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San Francisco expands its on-demand addiction treatment program, offering telehealth services for immediate buprenorphine prescriptions to combat the fentanyl crisis.
Clark County Public Health encourages residents to compost their Halloween pumpkins instead of discarding them to reduce methane emissions from landfills.
The CDC joins San Diego County officials to conduct a health assessment survey in the Tijuana River Valley to evaluate the impact of sewage pollution on residents.
El Paso confirms two Mpox cases in males in their 40s who are recovering at home. Officials stress prevention and conduct contact tracing, offering vaccines to at-risk individuals.
The Hamilton County Health Department and Indiana Immunization Coalition are hosting a free webinar on HPV and vaccination to prevent related cancers.
High bacterial levels at Los Angeles County beaches prompt health advisories against ocean activities at several locations, including Mothers Beach and Santa Monica Pier.
Wanda Dench, who gained fame for her Thanksgiving invite mix-up, has been diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer and remains positive despite her health challenge.
Jefferson County Public Health reports an increase in pertussis cases and urges vaccinations and other preventive measures to combat the respiratory illness season.
High bacteria levels detected at Richardson Ocean Center in Hawaii prompt retesting by the DOH, with public warnings issued and no clear contamination source identified.
Residents near the Chiquita Canyon Landfill allege toxic fumes have caused a cancer cluster, prompting calls for state action and emergency declaration.
The FTC report criticizes major tech companies for failing to protect children and teens online, pointing out rampant data surveillance and lax safeguards.
Two more local dengue cases in Baldwin Park prompt LA public health efforts and community mosquito control campaigns due to the rare local transmission.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health warns against swimming at several beaches due to high bacteria levels, while other locations are cleared as safe.
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