CareSTL Health abruptly closed several St. Louis clinics this week amid payroll shortfalls. Leaders blamed a claims backlog, delayed federal funds and last May's tornado.

NYC's Health Department expanded its Relay overdose prevention program to a 16th location, with reported decreases in overdose deaths and a strong commitment to proven prevention strategies.

First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the successful treatment of the first patient in the Florida Panhandle under the Cancer CARE Beyond Walls™ initiative.

CDC posted Level 2 travel notices after chikungunya outbreaks in Bolivia, Cuba, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and Suriname; travelers should prevent mosquito bites and discuss vaccines.

Marion County Public Health Department held an event for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, merging arts and health education, offering HIV testing and resources.

After a Bay Area dog was diagnosed with leptospirosis, vets and public‑health officials warn cases are rising; here’s what to watch for and how to protect pets.

Arlington's EMS can now start whole‑blood transfusions on scene or during transport, a move officials say will cut deaths from severe bleeding.

An unvaccinated infant who recently traveled abroad tested positive for measles, marking New York City’s first case of 2026 and prompting contact tracing.

State data show six pediatric flu deaths this season and 228 adult fatalities through Jan. 31, with officials urging vaccination and prompt care.

Starr Regional moved patients into a new Madison Avenue ICU, doubling capacity to 10 private rooms and adding tele‑ICU technology and family space.

State and national 988 data show Georgia’s in‑state answer rate plunged after a vendor staffing change, routing more callers out of state and raising abandonment. Officials and advocates are pressing for fixes.

An OHSU analysis linked GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs with a sharply lower risk of dry AMD in older non‑diabetic adults, but other studies show mixed signals. Experts say don’t change meds yet.

PeaceHealth will replace Eugene Emergency Physicians with ApolloMD at three Lane County hospitals this spring and summer, prompting organized pushback from local clinicians. The move comes as RiverBend struggles with crowding and long waits.