Methodist’s ECMO program has added ambulances, a 24/7 mobile team and expanding capacity — the system says it’s on pace for roughly 300 ECMO cases this year. The growth has extended critical care reach across South Texas and into Mexico.

Hospitals across Georgia are earning pediatric and neonatal verifications and expanding local capabilities so sick infants and children can get care closer to home.

A long‑running Framingham analysis found women with three or more live births had lower rates of clinical and covert strokes over about 18 years, but researchers say more study is needed.

A $5 million Helmsley grant will expand Kaiser Permanente Hawaii’s Moanalua cancer services into a 12,500‑sq‑ft center with new infusion bays and larger patient rooms. The center is expected to open in late 2027.

A Dec. 5 HHS review classified seven pediatric deaths as possibly or probably linked to cardiac complications after COVID‑19 vaccination, but agencies say VAERS alone can’t prove causation.

Northwell and Fidelis are negotiating a contract that could remove Northwell providers from many Fidelis plans on July 15. Patients with chronic conditions face rushed provider changes.

A stray cat that bit a person in Burrillville tested positive for rabies; the person received post-exposure treatment and officials say anyone exposed should contact the state.

A JAMA study finds anxiety and other mental‑health diagnoses at pediatric visits rose sharply in Massachusetts. ER wait times and expiring school‑clinic grants worsen access.

Nine Californians — including children — were sickened in an E. coli outbreak tied to The Kebab Shop's beef kofta; the chain paused kofta sales and investigators are testing samples.

The Central Texas VA is planning a $44.5M, ~64,000 sq ft outpatient clinic at 4425 University Blvd in Round Rock to expand primary, mental-health and specialty care for veterans.

A fox that attacked a cat in Wimberley was later confirmed rabid, prompting county warnings and reminders to update pet vaccinations.

Tampa emergency doctors say watered-down formula has sent babies to the ER with seizures and low sodium. Health officials and community groups urge families to follow mixing instructions and seek help.

A bat found outside Bradford Place Care Center in Hamilton tested positive for rabies on Friday. Health officials say they are coordinating with the facility and urging caution.