After nearly a decade, the Tacoma‑Pierce County Opioid Task Force is winding down as officials shift work into existing public‑health programs while data show recent declines. Advocates say the crisis remains a long‑term challenge.

A Uniontown man’s surprise bills expose gaps in how Ohio enforces its hospital price-transparency law, with federal audits increasingly stepping in.

San Joaquin County officials warn of an uptick in bats testing positive for rabies and urge residents to avoid contact, report sightings, and keep pets' shots current.

State officials unveiled a Center of Excellence to train clinicians and boost health equity as cannabis use becomes more common across New York.

A National Academies review found ABA meets the evidence bar, but TRICARE’s demonstration rules and paperwork are keeping many military families from hands‑on care.

The Oklahoma DEQ added Lake Overholser, Bell Cow, Fuqua and Ponca to its 2026 fish‑consumption guidance, with size‑based meal limits for children, pregnant people and other sensitive groups.

Mosquito samples in Hennepin, Ramsey and Dakota counties tested positive for West Nile, MMCD says. Officials are increasing surveillance and urging common‑sense precautions.

As Texas heat returns, safety data show the state has among the highest total of child hot-car deaths. Experts and federal agencies list simple steps families and bystanders can take.

Corewell and UnitedHealthcare struck a deal Thursday restoring in‑network access for thousands across southeast Michigan after months of stalled negotiations.

State records and clinicians say thousands left the UCSF Parnassus ER without seeing a doctor as long waits, medication delays and staffing shortfalls persist.

Allina Health launched two mobile screening units — a mammography truck and a mobile low-dose CT — bringing breast and lung cancer screening into Twin Cities neighborhoods.

State data show Ohio's LGBTQ+ residents report higher mental distress and face care barriers as data removals and funding gaps deepen the problem.

Los Angeles County confirmed a travel-related measles case that may have exposed people at Hollywood Burbank Airport and a nearby rental‑car counter; officials list exposure windows and vaccine guidance.