UCSF is set to open a major cancer treatment facility featuring a high-tech proton therapy center in San Francisco's Dogpatch neighborhood by 2029, aiming for LEED™ Gold certification and driving economic growth.

A 68-year-old Michigan woman successfully received a bone marrow transplant from a deceased donor, a first known case that could help patients with blood diseases, especially those from minority groups with fewer living donor matches.

Dallas is implementing targeted mosquito control measures to fight West Nile Virus, including spraying in specific districts on September 20-21 and urging residents to take personal precautions and eliminate breeding grounds.

In Gilroy, California, an invasive Aedes aegypti mosquito known for carrying diseases has been detected, prompting vector control actions and community engagement to prevent its establishment.

Gaston County is investigating a cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases, seeking the source of the bacterial outbreak. Health officials warn certain groups are at higher risk.

The University of San Diego partners with Palomar Health to create a new wellness center, promoting inclusive health and offering educational and service opportunities for students.

Denton County reports seven human cases of West Nile Virus; officials urge preventive measures against mosquito breeding and encourage the use of repellents.

The Kirkland Health & Wellness Fair at Juanita High School offers free health services, including check-ups and vaccinations, plus family-friendly activities on September 28.

Hawaii's DOH issued a red placard to King Kong Lunch Wagon for operating without a valid permit and access to a required support kitchen. The food truck must secure a kitchen and pass inspection to reopen.

The Surprise Fire-Medical Department offers free monthly community safety classes to teach emergency response skills like bleeding control, Narcan use, and hands-only CPR. Pre-registration is required.

Tennessee's Department of Health, with USDA, commences an aerial rabies vaccine distribution targeting raccoons, to commence October 5, 2024, across multiple counties.

Texas midwives and doulas could improve maternal health, but face hurdles like low Medicaid reimbursement and lack of coverage for non-hospital births.

A rabid bat was found outside a clinic in Cedar Park, prompting public health warnings and advisories to avoid contact with unfamiliar animals and ensure pets' rabies vaccinations are current.