Girard and Struthers have met with QUICKmed about clinics that would waive visit fees for residents, with officials eyeing grant funding and a pilot rollout.

An IU‑linked harm‑reduction project says it cut opioid deaths among Black residents in four Indianapolis ZIP codes by about 45 percent, officials report. The effort combined naloxone distribution, testing strips and community outreach.

Ascension Wisconsin CEO Daniel Jackson will step down on April 17, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. The move arrives amid service realignments and insurer negotiations.

A Metro Atlanta student survived severe aplastic anemia after receiving dozens of transfusions during a nationwide blood shortage and now volunteers with the Red Cross.

San Diego County says two bats found in Escondido tested positive for rabies and is asking anyone who touched them to contact public health for evaluation. Officials confirmed both animals were rabid.

Intermountain Health opened a new multi‑specialty District Clinic in Henderson that brings oncology, senior primary care and pediatric services together at 2350 Corporate Circle.

St. Louis County officials say medetomidine — called "rhino tranq" — has been detected in local street drugs, and its sedative effects may not be reversed by naloxone alone.

Six Central Florida restaurants were ordered closed last week after state inspectors found rodent activity, insect infestations and sewage problems.

The CDC posted a Level 1 global dengue travel notice after rising cases among travelers. Bite prevention and quick medical care are the main defenses.

New interactive maps from the Texas Cancer Registry make neighborhood-level cancer patterns in Harris County visible to the public. The tools show variation across the county while also coming with important privacy and statistical caveats.

Winnebago County says ticks tested positive for the rare Powassan virus; officials urge repellents, long clothing and careful tick checks as spring arrives.

State officials warn Georgia’s flu deaths have climbed to a five‑year high as low vaccination rates and co‑circulating viruses strain hospitals.

Tampa Bay parents say insurer procedure changes are blocking ABA therapy for children with autism, leaving families and local clinics scrambling.