Stanford Blood Bank Runs on Fumes as Bay Area Surgeries Hang in the Balance
Stanford Blood Center says reserves are critically low and type‑O units are especially scarce. The center and local partners are asking area donors to schedule appointments or visit nearby drives.
Huge Study Torpedoes Fears: Antidepressants In Pregnancy Not Tied To Autism Or ADHD
A Lancet Psychiatry meta‑analysis finds no meaningful link between common antidepressants used around pregnancy and autism or ADHD after accounting for parental and family factors.
Medford Mega Hub Helps Cambridge Health Alliance Hit 1 Million Visits
Cambridge Health Alliance says it now handles roughly one million visits a year while adding psychiatric beds, a new Medford care center and surgical robotics. The system calls the milestone part of a multi‑year push to expand access.
Rural North Carolina’s Mental Health Lifeline Is Fraying as Doctor Shortages Grow
New state data show dozens of rural North Carolina counties lack psychiatrists and many adults who need substance-use treatment don’t get it. Loan repayment dollars and a federal rural plan aim to rebuild the workforce.












