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U.S. measles cases hit decades-long peak: Where does Ohio stand? Cleveland.com21:48CDC Measles Health

US having worst year for measles in more than 3 decades: CDC ABC30 / KFSN-TV23:56CDC Measles Health

Trump’s megabill would halt funding for a year to clinics that provide abortions NJ Spotlight05:18Planned Parenthood Maternity New Jersey

How two Supreme Court rulings affect the ACA, Planned Parenthood and the future of preventive care Tradeoffs08:06Planned Parenthood Maternity New Jersey

Children First: Program helping kids move in Tulare County ABC30 / KFSN-TV05:18West Nile Virus

Children First: Keeping kids safe in the water during summer ABC30 / KFSN-TV02:41West Nile Virus

New study says health of U.S. children has deteriorated over past 17 years CBS Philadelphia02:14Children's Mental Health Philadelphia

The health of U.S. kids has declined significantly since 2007, a new study finds New Hampshire Public Radio13:59Children's Mental Health Philadelphia

Senate help panel advances Monarez for CDC director Roll Call19:56CDC US Senate US Politics

Senate panel advances Trump nominee for CDC amid vaccine policy controversy Washington Examiner18:22CDC US Senate US Politics

US Senate panel approves Trump pick to head Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Iowa Capital Dispatch18:10CDC Iowa US Senate

Despite ‘fraudulent practices’ finding, no state probe of home health agency Iowa Capital Dispatch19:00CDC Iowa US Senate

Nursing homes mine social media gold: ‘Every comment is an opportunity’ McKnight's Long-Term Care News04:19US Google Top Internet Brands

New Pbj updates clarify tracking of remote workers McKnight's Long-Term Care News02:02US Google Top Internet Brands

Home health care workers rally in Moorhead with concerns about Medicaid cuts INFORUM22:22Minnesota

What happened to America’s meat recalls? Sentient Media13:06Food Safety Food & Drink US

367K pounds of turkey bacon products recalled over listeria fears The Columbian, Washington00:55Food Safety Food & Drink US

UH Health Scholars program marks decade of inspiring future caregivers Cleveland.com16:46Ohio Schools Ohio UH

UH Lake West opens cardiac catheterization lab with minimally invasive options Cleveland.com16:50Ohio Schools Ohio UH

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In the last hour

A neurologist explains how weather changes can trigger migraines PBS Online21:12

In the last 4 hours

Seward park hosts annual Rivkin family run for Ovarian Cancer research FOX13 Seattle19:29

USF researchers develop AI that detects PTSD in children’s facial expressions Tampa Bay Times18:07

In the last 8 hours

Is the proliferation of abortion pills poisoning the water? Washington Examiner15:32

Workplace mental health at risk as key federal agency faces cuts The Columbian, Washington14:10

NIH budget cuts threaten the future of biomedical research — and the young scientists behind it The Columbian, Washington14:10

Patient used AI to find Providence’s innovative heart surgery. What role should the technology play in health care? The Columbian, Washington14:10

Earlier today

N.C. has allowed a likely carcinogen into three rivers serving 900,000 people North Carolina Health News09:04

Infectious disease group urges vaccination as measles cases in Kentucky, nation continue to rise Northern Kentucky Tribune05:55

U.S. drops charges against doctor accused of throwing away Covid shots, selling fake vaccine… STAT03:06

Technostress to Digital Burnout and AI Attachment: How AI’s Mental Health Impacts Are Already Happening and Could Shape … Gilmore Health News01:43

Yesterday

Trump administration’s NIH funding cuts threaten research on sickle cell disease PBS Online22:49 12-Jul-25

Rice Street clinic celebrates 100 years Twin Cities Pioneer Press20:27 12-Jul-25

Bursack: Helpful tips for family visits to memory care INFORUM16:16 12-Jul-25

Protest outside Trump Tower planned to save LGBTQ+ suicide lifeline CBS New York15:51 12-Jul-25

‘I wasn’t living’: Retired Vancouver firefighter finds relief from PTSD through psychedelic-assisted therapy The Columbian, Washington14:18 12-Jul-25

As WA whooping cough cases soar, families tell of misery, grief The Columbian, Washington14:12 12-Jul-25

Many medical treatments could be affected by Supreme Court transgender ruling Iowa Capital Dispatch14:12 12-Jul-25

Exclusive: Mayor Bibb is Connecting Climate and Community Health in Cleveland Data-Smart City Solutions13:07 12-Jul-25

Former North Carolina health secretary sees ‘daunting’ road ahead for states North Carolina Health News09:01 12-Jul-25

Safe staffing committees can reduce Maryland’s lengthy ER wait times Maryland Matters07:59 12-Jul-25

Cincinnati Children’s, Christ Hospital partner with developer Merus for project in Cold Spring Northern Kentucky Tribune06:01 12-Jul-25

Doctor warns of serious health impacts from poor air quality INFORUM04:23 12-Jul-25

Tampa General Hospital, USF developing artificial intelligence to monitor NICU baby's pain in real-time FOX13 Seattle03:05 12-Jul-25

Genesis looks to scale back leases, keep staff on board as bankruptcy gets under way McKnight's Long-Term Care News02:53 12-Jul-25

PALTmed calls on providers to stop using routine PCR urine tests for UTIs McKnight's Long-Term Care News02:43 12-Jul-25

Anti-abortion group credits Trump with recent success of movement Washington Examiner01:05 12-Jul-25

Seattle bar crawl supporting cancer research FOX13 Seattle00:52 12-Jul-25

Should WA Cares funds be invested in the stock market? Ferguson says yes The Columbian, Washington00:42 12-Jul-25

In the last 7 days

Hakeem Jeffries praises Louisiana’s bipartisan Medicaid resolution during New Orleans visit New Orleans Public Radio23:48 11-Jul-25

Ramsey County investigating alleged role of 2 directors in hotel business caring for homeless Twin Cities Pioneer Press23:40 11-Jul-25

Opioid money diverted, harm reduction groups dismayed NJ Spotlight23:19 11-Jul-25

Howard Center announces layoffs and cuts, citing rising health care and programming costs VTDigger23:09 11-Jul-25

Judge hears motion to dismiss suit challenging Minnesota abortion law MPR News22:58 11-Jul-25

Strike to end Saturday for health care workers at Stillwater clinic; issues not resolved Twin Cities Pioneer Press22:50 11-Jul-25

1 person dies of the plague in northern Arizona FOX13 Seattle22:29 11-Jul-25

New Toolkit Addresses Elder Safety Crisis in Native Communities Native News Online22:28 11-Jul-25

Study hints doxyPEP use coincides with rise in tetracycline-resistant gonorrhea in US Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy21:52 11-Jul-25

Companies start flu vaccine shipments ahead of 2025-26 season Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy21:42 11-Jul-25

Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury: Better administration, collaboration needed to curb ballooning fees for high-cost… Santa Cruz Sentinel, California21:13 11-Jul-25

Ramsey County investigating alleged role of 2 directors in hotel homeless clinic Twin Cities Pioneer Press21:04 11-Jul-25

Second measles case confirmed in Wyoming, this time in Niobrara County Wyoming Public Media20:53 11-Jul-25

Indiana axes public health programs and staff as Braun aims to end DEI WFYI Indianapolis20:44 11-Jul-25

New data reveal impact of RSV on kids with chronic conditions, plus high adult exposure Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy20:00 11-Jul-25

Lock up your meds: Fred Meyer to offer free locking bags for safe prescription storage to eligible patients The Columbian, Washington19:50 11-Jul-25

Stakeholders: Medicaid cuts will have a domino effect on Wyoming’s fragile healthcare system Wyoming Public Media19:47 11-Jul-25

‘A National Movement’: Illinois, Other States Consider Laws Around Menopause Care and Training for Doctors WTTW19:45 11-Jul-25

CDC Finds Nearly 1 in 3 US Youth Have Prediabetes, But Experts Question Scant Data WTTW19:45 11-Jul-25

This kind of coffee could dramatically increase your risk of going blind, study finds FOX13 Seattle19:26 11-Jul-25

ER visits for tick bites are at their highest level in years: Here's where FOX13 Seattle19:26 11-Jul-25

Despite ‘fraudulent practices’ finding, no state probe of home health agency Iowa Capital Dispatch19:00 11-Jul-25

What’s affecting your health in Miami? It could be lizards, storms or your brain Miami Herald18:37 11-Jul-25

Loss of Medicaid for Planned Parenthood in NH could mean a drop in patients New Hampshire Public Radio18:10 11-Jul-25

A New Era in Health Security Center for Strategic and International Studies17:41 11-Jul-25

A 'Free' Federal Program Is Blowing a Hole in State Budgets RealClearHealth17:33 11-Jul-25

Judge’s order blocking Planned Parenthood funding ban unlawful, Trump DOJ says Iowa Capital Dispatch17:31 11-Jul-25

NIH to phase out dog and cat testing days after Republican complaints Washington Examiner17:00 11-Jul-25

Trump DOJ files to lift judge’s pause on Planned Parenthood defunding measure Washington Examiner16:39 11-Jul-25

How a Supreme Court win for public health bolstered RFK Jr. and threatens no-cost vaccines The Columbian, Washington16:20 11-Jul-25

Silent Battles: Mental Health & Military Service MPR News15:52 11-Jul-25

Health advocates warn budget reconciliation will strain the state health care system Maryland Matters14:40 11-Jul-25

Vancouver Clinic to begin construction on new facility in Camas The Columbian, Washington14:07 11-Jul-25

Outlook better or worse for Mission Health? Depends on who you ask. Carolina Public Press13:16 11-Jul-25

What Happened to America’s Meat Recalls? Sentient Media13:06 11-Jul-25

US measles cases surpass 2019 count, including cases in Minnesota and neighboring states MinnPost12:17 11-Jul-25

Tampa General surgeons perform world’s first bloodless heart-liver transplant Tampa Bay Times12:16 11-Jul-25

Declining vaccination rates in Idaho, U.S.: Experts warn of measles returning Boise State Public Radio12:10 11-Jul-25

State officials, advocates map out a grim future for food benefits under federal cuts to SNAP Maryland Matters12:07 11-Jul-25

The Dutch solved their opioid crisis. Can their approach work in the Gulf South? New Orleans Public Radio11:07 11-Jul-25

Misinformation lends itself to social contagion — here's how to recognize it and combat it PhillyVoice10:52 11-Jul-25

World's premier cancer institute faces crippling cuts and chaos PhillyVoice10:52 11-Jul-25

Lather up - sunscreen should be part of your daily routine: Diana Ponsky Cleveland.com10:44 11-Jul-25

New Rocky River med spa promotes self-care as a necessity, not a luxury Cleveland.com10:42 11-Jul-25

As ‘Arrowsmith’ turns 100, Sinclair Lewis’ medical tale couldn’t be more timely MPR News10:03 11-Jul-25

Insurers fight laws in states like Colorado restricting surprise ambulance bills The Colorado Sun10:02 11-Jul-25

SNAP-Ed nutrition program falls victim to federal budget axe North Carolina Health News09:29 11-Jul-25

Smoking’s toll on the heart health is widely known, but other major risks exist with lighting up Northern Kentucky Tribune06:27 11-Jul-25

Rising NJ heat threatens pregnancies NJ Spotlight05:14 11-Jul-25

How ICE’s crackdown impacts mental health NJ Spotlight05:08 11-Jul-25

Bracing for impact VTDigger04:30 11-Jul-25

Flesh-eating screwworm fly prompts livestock import ban at US-Mexico border FOX13 Seattle04:20 11-Jul-25

Emergency court action scheduled Friday in Genesis bankruptcy McKnight's Long-Term Care News02:39 11-Jul-25

Healthy Living: Training tips for Kaiser Permanente Seafair Torchlight Run FOX13 Seattle02:38 11-Jul-25

Healthy Living: Training tips ahead of Seafair Torchlight Run FOX13 Seattle02:28 11-Jul-25

Nursing home revalidation deadline approaches — with no reprieve expected McKnight's Long-Term Care News02:18 11-Jul-25

AARP launches new nursing home dashboard with virus, staffing and quality measures McKnight's Long-Term Care News01:58 11-Jul-25

Doctors stress to protect yourself from heat-related injuries ABC30 / KFSN-TV01:23 11-Jul-25

Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury report reveals human trafficking goes unreported Santa Cruz Sentinel, California00:43 11-Jul-25

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes targets two Valley vape shop businesses for selling tobacco to minors Cronkite News00:28 11-Jul-25

North Dakota reports first case of measles in more than a month, just as it reached outbreak-over milestone INFORUM23:49 10-Jul-25

Courage Classic in Colorado is physical challenge & celebration of survival CBS Denver23:48 10-Jul-25

Health experts remind parents to schedule summer sports physicals INFORUM23:39 10-Jul-25

Cass County tick reports nearly quadruple in one year INFORUM23:39 10-Jul-25

Union calls for independent review of workplace culture at HCMC MPR News23:03 10-Jul-25

NJ public workers face steep health insurance hikes NJ Spotlight22:53 10-Jul-25

Colorado mental health program to close due to funding shortages, residents in need of shelter CBS Denver22:48 10-Jul-25

Cowlitz Indian Tribe will take over all Columbia River Mental Health Services operations The Columbian, Washington22:33 10-Jul-25

Mpox cases rise in handful of Africa's outbreak countries Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy21:56 10-Jul-25

U.S. measles cases hit decades-long peak: Where does Ohio stand? Cleveland.com21:48 10-Jul-25

HHS policy bars undocumented immigrants from some health programs Roll Call21:32 10-Jul-25

West Nile virus detected in Medina County Cleveland.com21:28 10-Jul-25

How to talk to kids about the Texas Hill Country floods KERA News21:19 10-Jul-25

State Protections Against Medical Debt: A Look at Policies Across the U.S.: July 2025 Commonwealth Fund20:57 10-Jul-25

These states are spending the most on health insurance, study shows FOX13 Seattle20:52 10-Jul-25

In 2 trials, less toxic TB antibiotics show promise Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy20:45 10-Jul-25

How Public Policy Affects the Cost and Coverage of Contraceptives in Private Insurance Plans Commonwealth Fund20:17 10-Jul-25

More Essentia workers strike, hospital nurses ratify contract Pine and Lakes Echo Journal18:28 10-Jul-25

How will Medicaid cuts affect Minnesota nursing homes? MPR News18:28 10-Jul-25

Fresno baby with rare seizure disorder passes away ABC30 / KFSN-TV17:56 10-Jul-25

CMS Announces Resources, Flexibilities to Assist with Public Health Emergency in State of Texas Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Press Release)17:36 10-Jul-25

VA physician facing disciplinary charges Iowa Capital Dispatch17:24 10-Jul-25

Vaccines, free vision and dental screenings at the Back to School Community Resource Day WFYI Indianapolis17:04 10-Jul-25

California woman gets married after lifesaving surgery to remove 40-pound tumor FOX13 Seattle16:57 10-Jul-25

Louisiana Medicaid quietly stops reimbursing patients for gender-related prescriptions New Orleans Public Radio16:44 10-Jul-25

OIG Advisory Opinion Supports Plan to Reimburse for Needle Stick Injuries Health Industry Washington Watch16:35 10-Jul-25

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Recent developments in US healthcare policy include ongoing efforts to expand coverage, address rising prescription drug costs, and improve mental health services. The Department of Health and Human Services continues to implement reforms aimed at reducing healthcare disparities, particularly in rural and underserved communities. Meanwhile, hospital systems nationwide are navigating staffing challenges, with nursing shortages remaining a critical concern according to the American Hospital Association.

Beyond policy discussions, community health initiatives are making significant impacts across the country. Local health departments are increasingly partnering with community organisations to address social determinants of health, from food security to housing stability. Patient advocacy groups continue to raise awareness about chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, while promoting preventative care measures that empower individuals to take control of their health journeys.

The American healthcare landscape has evolved dramatically since the establishment of Medicare and Medicaid in 1965, with subsequent milestones including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and the Affordable Care Act of 2010. These legislative landmarks reflect the nation's ongoing conversation about the proper balance between private market solutions and government involvement in ensuring healthcare access for all citizens.

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