Costco is recalling its Kirkland meatloaf meal kit after a supplier warned of potential Salmonella in an ingredient. Affected sell‑by dates run March 5–16, 2026; refunds available.

HCA Florida Osceola Hospital has started offering beating‑heart (off‑pump) bypass surgery; a 77‑year‑old patient was home in a week and back to hobbies months later.

A Tacoma baby with a complex heart defect went home after surgeons at Seattle Children’s repaired his heart without donated blood. The case highlights the hospital’s leading blood‑conservation program.

USDA warns some Costco La Boulangerie pockets labeled turkey pesto may contain ham and cheese, creating an allergen risk. Check for lot 04926 and return affected boxes for a refund.

Clark and Champaign counties show colorectal cancer incidence above state and national averages, and Mercy Health is urging residents to get screened. New national data also highlight shifting age patterns.

Hoxworth says Type O and platelet donors are urgently needed as hospitals use blood faster than supplies arrive; donors through March 17 get an e‑gift and T‑shirt.

Older adults are boosting sales at Massachusetts dispensaries, while doctors warn about potency and dosing risks.

A new gastroenterology clinic will open in April at Sonoma Valley Hospital, with endoscopy starting in May and expanded Saturday imaging already under way. The changes aim to keep more screenings local.

San Diego County warns cocaine has tested positive for fentanyl; officials and local groups point to naloxone and fentanyl test strips as life‑saving tools.

Providence will stop admitting pediatric inpatients at Santa Rosa Memorial on March 27 and repurpose the eight‑bed unit for adult care, prompting concern from doctors and county advisers.

USDA-linked reporting shows nine new live-bird market detections of HPAI H5 — eight of them in New York City. Officials say shoppers’ risk is low but market biosecurity must be tightened.

A 24‑year‑old Phoenix woman was treated with antitoxin and ventilator support after suspected botulism tied to a homemade fermented swordfish meal. Family and friends have launched a fundraiser.

A new Measure of America portrait shows life expectancy across Los Angeles County varies by more than 16 years, with the county average falling to about 80.5 years. The report points to COVID, housing and widening inequality as drivers.