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Dr. Mark Roby named interim Monroe County health officer

Dr. Mark Roby stepped in as Monroe County’s interim health officer, keeping a veteran nurse leader in place as hurricanes and visitor traffic keep pressure on the Keys.

Cone Health telehealth program keeps Guilford County students in class

A school telehealth visit can send Guilford County students back to class the same day, while sparing parents hours of missed work.

McKinley County clinic expands care with state rural health funding

Gallup Community Health turned rural health dollars into seven primary care hires, three behavioral health staff and more than 35,000 visits. McKinley County clinics can now compete for another $50 million round.

Clovis family seeks help funding therapy for boy with cerebral palsy

Roma’s back and leg problems were worsening, and his Clovis family said the next round of therapy could cost up to $30,000.

Baltimore lowers fluoride in city water amid supply shortage

Baltimore cut fluoride in tap water from 0.7 to 0.4 mg/L, a temporary move that now reaches city, county and Howard County customers.

Plano students join 1,500 teens at youth mental health conference

Plano ISD students were among more than 1,500 teens who filled an Arlington conference to learn how to spot distress and steer friends toward help.

Rock Steady Boxing finds stable home at Hermantown CrossFit

Rock Steady Boxing’s move to Black Spruce CrossFit gives Parkinson’s participants in Hermantown steadier access to morning and afternoon classes. The program also ties exercise, volunteer help and community support into one local setting.

Oxford police confront pressed-pill risks, push fentanyl prevention efforts

Pressed pills can hide fentanyl in plain sight, and Oxford police say that risk is pulling families, students and first responders deeper into the overdose fight.

Apr 15, 2026·3 min read

East Northport man dies after Deer Park crash, police suspect medical event

A 52-year-old East Northport man died after his Honda Pilot struck a Deer Park Avenue median near Weston Avenue, and police suspect a medical emergency.

Los Alamos man acquitted in battery case involving health care worker

A Los Alamos jury cleared Chuck Barreras of battery against a health care worker after a three-day trial, leaving the state short of proof in a case tied to hospital safety.

Guilford County health fair spotlights Black maternal health, infant mortality gap

Guilford County’s infant mortality rate is 9.2 per 1,000 births, and Black infants account for 70% of those deaths. A health fair at Center City Park put resources in reach of families.

Two motorcyclists seriously injured in Vineland crash, flown to trauma centers

Two injured motorcyclists needed SouthStar and Cooper 1 after a severe Vineland crash at North Delsea Drive and West Weymouth Road.

Storm Lake native returns as urgent-care nurse practitioner to boost access

Blake Luy is back in Storm Lake, giving patients a walk-in urgent-care option at Family Health Center and easing pressure on busy primary care.

San Francisco reports sharp drop in syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea

San Francisco saw reported syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea drop in 2025, with the biggest gains among men who have sex with men and transgender women.

Asheville nonprofit offers free trauma workshops for Helene survivors

Months after Helene, 6,800 people have used Asheville nonprofit trauma workshops, with free sessions continuing through June 2026.

Travel-related dengue case confirmed on Kauai, state total rises to five

A traveler brought dengue home to Kaua‘i, lifting Hawai‘i’s 2026 total to five. Health officials warned rainwater around homes can fuel mosquito breeding.

Yuma youth mental health forum set for Saturday at AWC

Yuma families worried about teen mental health will find resources, telehealth options and crisis guidance Saturday at Arizona Western College.

Speed, suspected impairment in fatal Greensboro crash, two passengers injured

A high-speed crash near South Benbow Road killed one Greensboro driver and left two passengers badly hurt after Martin Luther King Jr. Drive shut down for hours.

Apr 13, 2026·1 min read

Raleigh woman shares eating disorder recovery story in new memoir

Johanna Scoglio’s eating disorder began at 15 and stretched across decades. Her memoir and a Raleigh recovery rally turned that long fight into a Wake County call for help.

Apr 13, 2026·2 min read