Multnomah County offers free vaccine clinics for kids 5-19, with appointments and walk-ins at David Douglas High School, and an additional no-appointment clinic at Boys & Girls Club Rockwood.

Oregon's treatment providers face delays as the Oregon Health Authority is slow to fund projects to combat the state's drug crisis, despite legislative funding allocations.

San Antonio has a history of presidential visits, with Presidents from Ulysses S. Grant to Bill Clinton leaving their mark, often involving unique anecdotes and ties to the city’s military bases and historic hotels.

A Finnish study found that active grandparental support is linked to a lower likelihood of mothers using antidepressants, particularly for single parents.

The 2024 Houston Ballet Ball, a white-tie event at Wortham Theater Center, honored philanthropists Akemi and Yasuhiko Saitoh and raised $1.6 million for the arts.

The Young family from San Antonio shares their experience dealing with their daughter Eleanor’s congenital heart defect, highlighting the emotional and practical challenges faced by families with CHD.

The Chicago Tribune uncovers widespread sexual abuse by medical workers in Illinois health systems, revealing systemic failures and a lack of oversight that allowed perpetrators to continue their abuse.

A measles outbreak in Broward County, Florida, has resulted in immediate public health action after several cases were confirmed at Manatee Bay Elementary School.

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.