Travis County is implementing a mental health diversion program as an alternative to jail for low-level offenders, utilizing a $12M investment for treatment and possibly housing services.

A 1-year-old in San Diego County contracted measles after traveling overseas and is now hospitalized. Public health officials list possible exposure sites and urge vigilance and vaccination to prevent further spread.

The Ventura County DA's Office and Childhood Matters have partnered to provide mental health services for young victims at the Family Justice Center in Ventura, California.

Dignity Health hospitals in Arizona will no longer accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona as in-network, except for certain plan holders, affecting healthcare costs for many.

The Lurie Children's Hospital faces a cyberattack causing network outages, affecting medical procedures and day-to-day operations. They have set up an alternative call center for patient inquiries.

The Illinois Department of Public Health reports a decline in respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, with improved conditions across the state. Public health guidance continues to encourage precautions and vaccination.

San Antonio students may face longer school days to make up for closures caused by heating system failures. The SAISD is adjusting schedules to meet Texas' annual required minutes and is seeking a waiver for the lost time.

Williamson County opened the Maple Unit, a new teen behavioral health wing at Rock Springs hospital, providing 24 beds for adolescents in response to soaring mental health crises.

The article discusses gender differences in heart attack symptoms, emphasizing lesser-known signs in women like nausea and indigestion, and the importance of recognizing these to prevent fatalities from heart disease.

Students in Oregon and New Jersey face academic setbacks post-pandemic, with prolonged recovery in test scores, particularly in math, according to recent studies and reports.

Austin nonprofits are helping rehome pets from hospice patients and providing 'fospice' care for terminally ill dogs, with programs aiding thousands of animals in need.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul secures a $350 million settlement from Publicis Health for its role in the opioid crisis, with Illinois receiving $11.4 million for remediation efforts.

Oregon faces a severe mental health services shortage, needing 3,000 more adult residential beds—an estimated $500 million expense over five years. A report highlights this crisis and the state's plan to address it.