Palmdale, CA launches a fentanyl awareness program for youth aged 12 to 17, focusing on personal development and drug resistance. Mayor Austin Bishop emphasizes the importance of proactive education in combating drug misuse.

L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger supports the FCC's proposal to georoute 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline calls, aligning with local crisis intervention strategies.

The Georgia Senate committee rejected the Peach Care Plus Act, which aimed to expand Medicaid to uninsured adults. The defeat came despite heated debates and concerns about uninsured Georgians and rural hospitals.

The world's first Neuralink brain chip was implanted in a paralyzed man, who has since regained some functions and can control a computer with his mind.

A health advisory is in place at Mead's Quarry Lake due to a toxic algal bloom, urging visitors to avoid contact with the water until conditions improve.

LA County Public Health has issued an Ocean Water Use Warning for several beaches due to high bacteria levels, advising against water activities in those areas.

Washington State's Department of Health has publicized a list of disciplined healthcare workers, emphasizing its commitment to maintaining high standards and patient safety across the healthcare system.

Georgia's Medicaid work requirements have cost $26 million, mostly for administration and consulting fees, with low enrollment of only 3,500 people. Critics call the program wasteful as it diverts funds from healthcare services.

The City of Minneapolis has premiered a handwashing video for kids to promote hygiene and prevent the spread of germs, using catchy tunes and engaging graphics as part of a public health initiative.

Houston Health Department teams with Council Member Castillo to host a Women's Health Fair on March 23 at Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center, providing health screenings and information.

Roche's division Genentech sells its Vacaville biologics site to Lonza for $1.2 billion, ensuring 750 employees retain jobs amid industry growth expectations.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Dignity Health have reached an agreement, reinstating in-network access for members after a negotiation deadlock.

Fort Worth extends its PPE donation program, distributing surplus supplies to local nonprofits, schools, and chambers of commerce on a first-come, first-serve basis.