Clinicians at San Francisco General say ICE’s expanded presence inside hospitals is disrupting care, straining emergency departments and prompting new state privacy rules.

A UMN public‑health alert ties ByHeart powdered formula to 51 infant botulism cases across 19 states. All infants were hospitalized; officials report no deaths so far.

Trevor D. Brand will lead Alta Bates Summit Medical Center beginning March 30. Sutter says he brings experience running Sutter Delta in Antioch.

State audits flagged 428 schools and the State Controller’s Office says districts lost more than $2.2M in attendance funding as measles activity climbs. Districts are tightening enrollment checks and running catch‑up clinics.

Mayor Daniel Lurie unveiled Strong Starts, a cross-department plan to reduce preterm births and infant deaths by aligning city spending and setting measurable targets. The initiative targets stark racial gaps in outcomes and will seek state and federal funding.

SFEI finds common disinfectant chemicals in Bay wastewater and biosolids; small outflows may already exceed aquatic safety limits.

Berkeley High warned that people on campus on Feb. 2 may have been exposed to mumps as city health officials open an investigation. Families are being urged to check vaccination records and call a doctor if symptoms appear.

A global Nature Medicine analysis links nearly 40% of cancers to avoidable causes. Experts say vaccines, quitting tobacco and regular screening could cut many local cases.

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.

A Commonwealth Fund breakdown of federal data shows premiums plus deductibles took up about 10% of median family income in 2024, with wide state gaps that could squeeze middle‑class households. The burden is highest in some Southern states and lowest in D.C.

A major meta-analysis finds mortality starts to fall near 4,000 daily steps — not 10,000. Small walks can add measurable benefits.

Former players, students and local leaders packed a Stanford panel to push back on mental-health stigma and point attendees to local crisis resources.

The Pentagon says it still needs PFAS‑treated turnout gear while cities like San Francisco quietly finish switching to PFAS‑free ensembles and testing mounts.