The CDC reports a 12.5% rise in COVID-19 deaths early in 2024, attributed to the JN.1 variant. Mask mandates are returning as safety measures against this surge.

Health officials linked a norovirus outbreak to raw oysters from Mexico, warning Southern California restaurants to stop serving them and investigating the issue further.

The article discusses COVID-19 and flu impacts in Los Angeles, including the rise of a new variant, JN.1, increasing hospitalizations, and updated public health guidelines.

Georgia now requires all 911 dispatchers to be trained in providing CPR instructions, ensuring statewide implementation by 2025 to improve emergency response outcomes.

UT Health San Antonio researchers identified adenine in urine as an early indicator of kidney failure in diabetics.

Governor JB Pritzker announced a $10M grant for SIH Cancer Institute in Carterville, part of the Rebuild Illinois plan, to enhance healthcare infrastructure and patient care.

A survey by 9amHealth reveals many Americans prioritize insurance coverage for weight-loss drugs over traditional workplace perks like unlimited PTO or remote work.

Illinois saw a 49% increase in out-of-state patients seeking abortions following the 2022 Roe v. Wade overturn, with nearly 17,000 people traveling there.

Los Angeles County officials warn of high bacteria levels at various beaches, advising against swimming or surfing in affected areas and offering a hotline and website for updates.

Texas recovered over $200 million from Medicaid fraud in 2023 through Attorney General Ken Paxton's office investigations, with 79 indictments and 61 convictions.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a group of 14 attorneys general support New Jersey's efforts to limit private immigrant detention centers, challenging a lower court ruling in favor of CoreCivic.

Grady Memorial Hospital has secured over $60 million yearly for six years to boost healthcare in Atlanta's underserved areas, including opening five new clinics.

The Broward Public Defender’s Office is urging for improved mental health care in jails after two recent inmate deaths, emphasizing the need for reforms and outside oversight.