Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will stop covering certain weight-loss drugs, including Saxenda and Wegovy, for large group fully insured members from 2025 due to cost concerns.

Michigan's response to bird flu outbreaks is criticized by the poultry industry, despite aggressive steps by the state to enforce biosecurity measures and slow the spread among dairy farms and poultry operations.

A Code Orange Air Quality Alert for increased ground-level ozone has been issued for parts of Middle Tennessee, cautioning sensitive groups to limit outdoor activities.

San Antonio's Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series has released the 2024 event courses for its marathon, half-marathon, 10K, and 5K races, with changes to starting points and routes through the city.

Ascension health care network was hit by a ransomware attack, with patient data stolen from some servers while their main health records system remained secure.

Carrollton, Texas, joins the 4 Minute City™ Program to respond to cardiac arrests within four minutes, providing CPR training and Avive AEDs to citizens involved.

Whooping cough cases are on the rise in Washtenaw County, with 21 reported this year, mostly among vaccinated teens and young adults. Health officials stress the need for quick treatment and prevention.

Camp Hope offers children with chronic illnesses or grief a reprieve from their daily struggles, providing medical support, therapy, and an opportunity for camaraderie, at no cost to attendees.

The Supreme Court upheld access to the abortion drug mifepristone, ruling that a group of anti-abortion doctors lacked legal standing to challenge the FDA's approval.

Ascension hospital system confirmed the theft of files from its servers after a cyberattack, potentially compromising sensitive data. Credit monitoring services have been offered as a precaution.

Arizona revises its childhood vaccination protocols to encourage more healthcare providers to participate in the Vaccines for Children program, easing restrictions and simplifying administration.

San Antonio braces for unhealthy air on an Ozone Action Day, with officials advising vulnerable residents to limit outdoor activities due to expected high ozone levels.

L.A. County Public Health warns against ocean water use at several beaches due to high bacterial levels; water quality improves at other locations, lifting advisories.