DeKalb Public Health confirmed West Nile‑positive mosquito traps in Redan and Doraville. A survivor’s story and county guidance underscore prevention steps for residents.

Tower Health has entered a clinical affiliation with Jefferson Health to bring higher‑level specialty care to its hospitals as the system navigates heavy debt and recent service cuts.

Global home-care brand Dovida is opening a U.S. flagship in Jacksonville, bringing a franchised network and local hiring to 5443 San Jose Blvd this summer.

Jefferson Health says Independence Blue Cross’ payment-policy changes cost the system nearly $100M this year and has filed suit in Philadelphia amid looming contract talks. The filing singles out shifts to ambulatory surgery centers, inpatient payment changes and alleged 340B underpayments.

Oregon health officials flagged Sky Zone Beaverton as a possible measles exposure site last Saturday. Visitors during the noon–3 p.m. window should check vaccine records and call their provider.

San Antonio is one of four cities in a national study testing blood and imaging markers to detect MASH earlier and reduce reliance on liver biopsy. Local clinics are recruiting now.

A bat found inside a Painesville home tested positive for rabies — Lake County’s first confirmed case in four years. Officials advise residents to secure pets and report exposures.

A SPECT‑CT scan using 99mTc‑maraciclatide lit up early endometriosis in a small trial; a larger phase 3 with U.K. and U.S. cohorts is planned.

Ashtabula County confirmed two measles cases Thursday and released exposure windows at several public locations. Officials are contact tracing and urging vaccination.

Statewide test positivity and sewage markers are ticking up in California; health officials say hospitalizations remain low but vulnerable people should stay current on vaccines.

Bionpharma has recalled 500 mg Depakote bottles after foreign pills were found in some packages. Check NDC 69452‑435‑30 and talk with your pharmacist before changing treatment.

The North Carolina Medical Board reprimanded Dr. Robert P. Quinn after a patient said he told her to put hand sanitizer in her ear; the board called the advice unsafe. The consent order cited shortcomings in his exam and record-keeping.

Maryland's measles count climbed to 12 as health officials flagged a possible exposure at Carroll Hospital's Westminster ER. Officials urged residents to check MMR status and call providers if symptoms appear.