Dr. Elena Rodriguez

Georgia warns Forsyth County to wash produce amid cyclosporiasis outbreak

Georgia health officials warned Forsyth County shoppers to wash produce carefully as cyclosporiasis cases climbed nationwide and June infections in Georgia topped recent norms.

Jul 15, 2026·2 min read

Northern Nye County Hospital District board to meet in Tonopah

The hospital district board will meet in Tonopah with access-to-care decisions on the table, after past minutes showed contract issues, provider updates and falling patient counts.

Jul 15, 2026·2 min read

Illinois woman hospitalized after Eagle Lake water rescue near Battle Lake

Neighbors pulled an 83-year-old Illinois woman from Eagle Lake near Battle Lake after she struggled to swim and breathe Monday evening.

Lane County urges produce washing amid cyclosporiasis outbreak

Lane County health officials are warning residents to wash produce carefully as cyclosporiasis spreads across 34 states and Oregon watches for local cases.

Southwest Ranches treatment center files Chapter 11 with $2.7 million debt

A Southwest Ranches treatment center filed Chapter 11 after listing $2.7 million in debt, putting Reign and Sanctuary patients under court scrutiny.

Buena Vista counselor honored for helping 850 Medicare clients

Kathryn McKinley helped 850 Medicare clients and logged more than 1,216 volunteer hours, earning a Governor’s Volunteer Award for work many Buena Vista families rely on.

Medical episode sends car through Hauppauge yard, into house

A 25-year-old driver’s medical episode sent a car through a Hauppauge yard and into a home on Adrienne Lane, leaving the house posted unsafe to occupy.

Miami Dunkin’ shut down for a day after failed inspection

A Miami Dunkin’ failed a state inspection and closed for a day, a reminder to check health records before grabbing coffee on the commute.

Jul 13, 2026·1 min read

Parker woman becomes Colorado's first female 90-gallon blood donor

A Parker donor became Colorado’s first female 90-gallon blood donor Tuesday, as Vitalant cited steady demand for blood and platelets across the region.

Jul 13, 2026·2 min read

Council approves contract keeping The Doorway open for local recovery access

The Doorway stayed open in the Upper Valley and Sullivan County after council scrutiny cut overhead from 35% to 15%. The contract now runs through Sept. 29, 2027.

Jul 13, 2026·2 min read

Green signs health laws expanding coverage, easing medical costs in Hawaii

Fertility coverage, colonoscopy follow-ups and medical debt relief are now on the books, including a first debt pool that reaches 6,654 Hawaii island residents.

Jul 13, 2026·2 min read

Six juveniles hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash in Glenn Dale

Six juveniles were hospitalized after a Glenn Dale crash flipped one vehicle at Glenn Dale Boulevard and Daisey Lane; one adult refused treatment.

Jacksonville Memorial nurses train in Spinning Babies workshop

Three JMH maternity nurses trained in Spinning Babies on July 10, a step meant to sharpen labor support for local mothers.

Otter Tail County warns lake-goers to hydrate during extreme heat

Water Patrol urged lake-goers to drink 8 ounces every 15 to 20 minutes as July heat raised the risk on Otter Tail County lakes.

Houston-area ties surface in $3.7 billion Medicare fraud arrest

Houston-area seniors saw suspicious Medicare charges tied to the case before federal agents arrested Ibrahim Khaldoon Hilmi in Turkey. Prosecutors say his companies filed $3.76 billion in fake claims.

Oak Harbor veterinarian faces discipline after cat necropsy mishandling

Oak Harbor veterinarian Eric E. Anderson was fined $7,000 and put under oversight after state records said he began a necropsy before confirming a cat was dead.

National Cherry Festival debuts Michigan’s first mobile fitness court

Priority Health used the Cherry Festival to debut Michigan’s first mobile fitness court, a free workout station tied to the race weekend and built to travel beyond Traverse City.

Albuquerque baby expo offers car seats, CPR help and health resources

Car seats, CPR training and nearly 30 local partners drew families to the Alamosa Community Center, where a free expo aimed to fill prenatal and newborn gaps.

Several injured in Rio Rancho West Mesa rollover crash

Two people were airlifted after a West Mesa rollover at about 2 a.m., turning a late-night crash into a major rescue scene.

Wilcox Health hosts free bicycle safety day for Kauai keiki

Keiki at Wilcox Medical Center will get free helmets, decorate them and ride a skills course during a July 18 bike safety day in Līhue.