Chicago mourns Jean Carlos Martínez Rivero, an asylum seeker who died of sepsis from Strep infection. The city stresses its commitment to asylum seekers' health, providing medical screenings and resources to prevent future tragedies.

Dr. Padmanee Sharma of MD Anderson disputes allegations in a lawsuit claiming she stole a junior scientist's research, calling on a third-party review supporting her contributions and seeking to dismiss the $5 million suit.

Illinois reports low respiratory virus activity, cautioning residents to remain vigilant. IDPH emphasizes continued mask use and telehealth options, while highlighting available resources like free COVID-19 tests and vaccines.

The Seattle/King County Clinic offers free medical services to uninsured and underinsured residents from February 15-18, with a range of healthcare services provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Multnomah County opened severe weather shelters, providing training to staff and volunteers on using Narcan to reverse opioid overdoses, with no incidents reported during their operation.

Quest Diagnostics settles for nearly $5 million for improper hazardous waste disposal and failing to protect health information, as announced by the Alameda County DA.

Los Angeles County reports a decrease in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, while the number of deaths stabilizes. Wastewater data shows a "declining" but "elevated" level of the virus.

San Jose's Regional Medical Center is closing its Trauma and STEMI programs due to decreased patient use, effective August 12, 2024, realigning to evolving healthcare needs.

Chicago sees a sharp rise in newborn syphilis cases, doubling from 2020 to 2022, posing severe health risks and highlighting racial disparities in healthcare.

Genetics firm Invitae files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, listing $1.6 billion debt against $535.1 million assets, and seeks buyers to salvage operations.

The CDC plans to revise COVID-19 isolation guidelines, shifting from a fixed isolation period to a symptom-based approach similar to how other respiratory diseases are managed.

Daly City declares loneliness a public health crisis, highlighting the risks of social isolation on par with smoking, acknowledging the issue's severity, and committing to fostering better community connections.

San Francisco's Board of Supervisors approved legislation to expedite the procurement of public health beds, tackling the city’s mental health and substance abuse crisis more swiftly.