Dr. Elena Rodriguez

Benedictine honors NKC Health CEO with Thompson Medal for integrity

Benedictine’s Thompson Medal went to NKC Health CEO Stephen Reintjes, while ex-Kansas City Fed chief Thomas Hoenig tied Atchison’s economics legacy to today’s trust crisis.

Medline expands supply deal, boosts lab access at Gallup hospital

Better lab supply access at Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital could mean steadier testing, fewer delays and more reliable care for Gallup-area patients.

Zuni man rebuilds life after addiction, now plans recovery clinic

After 17 years in prison and a near-fatal suicide attempt, Alfonso Ramirez is helping build a recovery clinic meant to keep Zuni families closer to care.

Ambulance service adds Scotts Hill base to speed rural emergency response

Southern Decatur County now has its first Scotts Hill-based ambulance, a move meant to shave minutes off life-or-death response times along Highway 114.

Driver trapped in Howells crash after truck strikes tree in rain

Rain sent a pickup into a tree in Howells before sunrise, trapping the driver until firefighters cut them free and rushed them to the hospital.

Holmes County pickleball tournament raises funds for cancer care center

Rally Against Cancer put Holmes County pickleball players on the courts for Ann Weaver and the Genesis Cancer Care Center.

Hilo wellness event will celebrate health, volunteers and county outreach

Hilo residents can get health resources, volunteer leads and county contacts in one stop at 75 Aupuni Street on April 24.

Baltimore-area measles exposure sites include BWI, Sinai, urgent care

BWI, Sinai and a Smith Avenue urgent care were named as measles exposure sites after Maryland’s first case of 2026 landed in a Baltimore-area traveler.

Logan County healthcare hiring grows with radiology, patient care jobs

A travel radiology job paying about $2,332 a week is turning heads in Logan County, but the bigger story is whether those openings can keep care close to home.

Apr 22, 2026·5 min read

WhidbeyHealth expands outpatient heart care for Island County seniors

WhidbeyHealth plans outpatient heart care in spring 2026, aiming to keep Island County seniors closer to home for pacemaker care, stress tests and follow-up visits.

Kaiser plans 300-bed all-electric hospital across from Geary campus

Kaiser wants a 300-bed all-electric tower across Geary Boulevard, adding 61 beds and a bigger ER to its crowded Anza Vista corridor.

San Francisco youth clinics face summer closure after budget cuts

Two youth clinics in the Tenderloin and Haight-Ashbury are set to close, cutting off HIV testing, mental health care and other low-barrier services for teens and young adults.

McKenzie-Willamette ER plan advances after Eugene land use hearing

McKenzie-Willamette’s West 6th Avenue ER proposal cleared a Eugene hearing, but the city still must issue a final written ruling before construction can move ahead.

Eugene first responders train for mass casualty emergencies downtown

Police cars and fire crews will fill the old University District hospital campus this week as Eugene first responders rehearse a mass-casualty response downtown. Officials say the drill tests how fast they can move, talk and decide.

San Francisco hospitals see surge in five viral infections

Five viruses were rising together in San Francisco, and one stomach bug could even spread through household laundry. Hospitals said the strain was showing up in daily life.

Person found dead near I-80 on-ramp in San Francisco, investigation ongoing

A body was found beside the Harrison Street and Seventh Street on-ramp hours after eastbound I-80 reopened early. CHP says foul play does not appear to be involved.

Haw River Assembly urges state probe of Saxapahaw plant pollution

Haw River Assembly says Saxapahaw’s plant pushed E. coli to more than 12 times a safe level, and it wants DEQ to reopen the permit fight.

Summit County launches Path to Prevention campaign on underage drinking

Summit County will kick off a new underage drinking campaign at Park City Ice Arena on April 26, aiming to give parents tools before summer freedom kicks in.

Yuma police warn of Medicare scam targeting older residents

Spoofed calls that look like Onvida Health are telling Yuma seniors their Medicare cards expired, and police say the goal is to steal personal data.