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Natrona County health and food inspections (8/14/26–8/20/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and
Bat found in Livingston County tests positive for rabies, health officials warn residents
A bat found in Livingston County has tested positive for rabies, marking the county’s first reported animal case of the year, according to the Livingston County Health Department.
Five group homes. Two scandals. Health Department program under microscope
The Health Department revoked the licenses for group homes owned and managed by Sekou Dukuly, the executive director of the National Port Authority of Liberia, as well as those connected to Andrea Sampson, a former Anoka County Attorney who prosecutors say used some of her properties to traffic women before converting them into group homes and billing Medicaid.
US health department seeks public feedback on vaccine guidelines after Trump order
The U.S. health department said on Friday it was seeking public feedback on federal vaccine recommendations, including how they are categorized and communicated, after President Donald Trump's executive order calling for fewer childhood vaccinations.
US Health Department Seeks Public Feedback on Vaccine Guidelines After Trump Order
Aug 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. health department said on Friday it was seeking public feedback on federal vaccine recommendations, including how they are categorized and communicated, after President Donald Trump's executive order calling for fewer childhood vaccinations. The Department of Health ...
Maine health department to review Medicaid oversight after Republican push
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services initiated rulemaking following a push for stricter oversight of the MaineCare program.
Warriors Fans Get Positive Moses Moody Health Update
The Golden State Warriors will need a lot of good luck in the health department to experience any success this coming season. Both Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody are rehabbing from brutal NBA injuries with hopes of returning earlier into the season. Stephen Curry is hoping to bounce back from an injured season limiting his […] The post Warriors Fans Get Positive Moses Moody Health Update appeared first on HEAVY.
State health department asks judge to force GEO Group to allow a TB investigation while lawsuit moves ahead
A judge in anther case ruled in GEO’s favor over part of new Colorado law on detention facilities.
New Yorker tests positive for West Nile virus, NYC health department says
New Yorker tests positive for West Nile virus, NYC health department says
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
NYC Health Department reports first human West Nile virus case of 2026
Health officials have confirmed the year’s first human case of West Nile virus in New York City after a resident tested positive following outdoor exposure both locally and outside the city limits.
Indian restaurant in North Oakland closes after health inspection
The Allegheny County Health department this week shut down an Indian restaurant in North Oakland for several health code violations. Chaai and Chaatwala has a closure placard on the front of its building on Centre Avenue, signaling a temporary end to business operations after a failed health inspection. The restaurant
No body contact advisory issued for Wabasis Lake and Myers Lake after E. coli tests
The Kent County Health Department (KCHD) issued a no body contact advisory Wednesday for two lakes.
These Memphis restaurants earned perfect health scores in July
Tennessee Health Department inspectors performed hundreds of health inspections in Shelby County in July. These 41 restaurants earned perfect scores.
Four confirmed cases of measles reported in Meigs County
The Meigs County Health Department (MCHD) has reported four confirmed cases of measles in Meigs County as of Monday, August 17.
State health department confirms measles outbreak in Western Kentucky
According to the online measles dashboard, 10 of the newly-confirmed cases are in Christian County.
Natrona County health and food inspections (8/7/26–8/13/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and
Laramie County health and food inspections (8/7/26–8/13/26)
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department inspects restaurants, bars, convenience stores, delis, grocery stores, bed and breakfasts
Bexar County health department at risk as ARPA money runs out
Just four years in, Bexar County's public health department faces an uncertain future as the pandemic-era funding it relied on dries up.
Health Department detects another cyclosporiasis case in Hawaii
The Hawaii Department of Health today confirmed another case of cyclosporiasis in a U.S. military member based in the state.
Health department confirms case of measles in Seneca County
The patient was unvaccinated and had recently traveled to Pennsylvania, where there have been 296 total cases of measles so far this year.
NYC Health Department announces two more deaths in Upper East Side Legionnaires' outbreak
The NYC Health Department has announced two more deaths in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
West Nile Virus confirmed in Montana, health department says
State and local health officials confirmed the first detections of West Nile virus in Montana for summer 2026, the Department of Public Health and Human Services said Wednesday in a
The Kent County Health Department wants more teens to take its health survey
The Kent County Health Department is trying to get more teenagers to take its health survey.
Pigs at Michigan county fair have swine flu. Now, people are sick, too
Although "several people" are sick and undergoing swine flu testing, the Kent County Health Department said as of Aug. 12, none have confirmed cases.
Health department offering cannabis lock bags
Directors with the health department in Kalamazoo County are offering free cannabis lock bags again. (Aug. 12, 2026)
Oklahoma Health Department reports 506 cyclosporiasis cases statewide
The Oklahoma State Department of Health has updated the cyclosporiasis numbers in Oklahoma, with 496 confirmed cases and 10 probable cases as of Tuesday, Aug. 1
Medical systems, health agencies get $80 million from feds to boost rural health
Dozens of projects from county health departments, healthcare systems and Maryland hospitals will share $80 million in new federal funding to improve access to healthcare in Maryland’s rural communities, the Moore administration announced Monday.
Health Dept. survey asks where residents look for health information
JACKSON, Wyo. — The Teton County Health Department (TCHD) is interested in learning where the community finds health information. An online survey from TCHD asks questions about where health information is received and how residents prefer to learn about Health Department news. The survey, available in both English and Spanish, takes about 5 minutes and […]
Clinton County health officials urge residents not to release bats found in homes
The Clinton County Health Department advises residents to safely contain bats found in their homes and contact authorities, emphasizing the risk of rabies exposure.
WATCH: Trump signs executive order on childhood vaccine recommendations
The order recommends separating the MMR vaccine into three different shots administered in separate visits, and directs the nation's health department to improve vaccine research, says a White House fact sheet.
Health officials urge caution for Gulf Coast beachgoers during surge of deadly bacterial infections
Louisiana has confirmed nine cases of Vibrio vulnificus infections this year, the state's health department said last week in a news release. All were hospitalized, and five died.
Natrona County health and food inspections (7/31/26–8/6/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and
Laramie County health and food inspections (7/31/26–8/6/26)
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department inspects restaurants, bars, convenience stores, delis, grocery stores, bed and breakfasts
As current measles outbreak demonstrates, Lancaster County needs a public health department [column]
Lancaster County has long been known as a place where neighbors look after one another.
RFK Jr. questions scientists, access to data at CDC campus one year after shooting
Some scientists in the room said Kennedy’s expressions of appreciation were difficult to hear after his previous criticisms of the CDC, as well as federal health department cuts last year that included hundreds of positions at the agency.
RFK Jr. questions scientists, access to data at CDC campus one year after shooting
Some scientists in the room said Kennedy’s expressions of appreciation were difficult to hear after his previous criticisms of the CDC, as well as federal health department cuts last year that included hundreds of positions at the agency.
NJ Health Department Announces New Jersey Hot Shots for Tots Immunization Campaign Awardees
NJ Health Department Announces New Jersey Hot Shots for Tots Immunization Campaign Awardees
Health Department continues mandatory wood-burning restriction due to increased air pollution
Multnomah County is continuing to require people to refrain from burning wood until the advisory is lifted.
Health department to discontinue cyclosporiasis hotline with fewer new cases
Lucas County has reported 1,246 cases of cyclosporiasis, while 3,229 cases have been confirmed across northwest Ohio, a regional increase of 23 since ...
NEWS RELEASE: Health Department continues mandatory wood-burning restriction due to increased air pollution
Multnomah County is continuing to require people to refrain from burning wood until the advisory is lifted.
Pediatricians and Health Departments Sidestep Trump’s CDC on Vaccine Guidance
When the Trump administration upended years of vaccine advice, it left pediatricians in a quandary. Many say they can no longer direct families to the CDC as a trusted source of information. So some are creating their own.
Deadline Approaching for the 2026 IAM Safety & Health Conference
The IAM Safety and Health Department is accepting registrations for the 2026 IAM Safety & Health Conference, taking place Sept. 27 to Oct. 2, 2026, at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, Md. This annual conference provides IAM members with the knowledge and tools needed to address today's workplace safety and health
St. Joseph County Health Department conducts mosquito spraying after West Nile detected
The St. Joseph County Department of Health is working to combat West Nile Virus by conducting spraying.From now through August 5, the county will spray downtown
Fake health inspector: YouTube creator targets Brookhaven Asian restaurant
DeKalb Public Health Department is seeking public assistance to stop a YouTube content creator who is impersonating a health inspector.
Michigan confirms first two deaths in cyclospora outbreak
The Michigan Health Department said that both individuals had underlying health conditions.
2 deaths reported in cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan as cases surpass 11,000
The first two deaths have been reported in the cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan, the state's health department announced Monday.
Health department turns to communities to address infant mortality
Mississippi recorded an infant mortality rate of 9.7 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024, the highest the state has seen in more than a decade.
Dr. Crystal Miller Named Public Health Hall of Fame Distinguished Leader
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is proud to announce that our Commissioner of Health, Dr. Crystal Miller has been selected as this year’s Public Health Hall of Fame Distinguished Leader by the University of Kentucky College of Public Health. This honor recognizes Dr. Miller’s exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment to public health, and the lasting impact
Natrona County health and food inspections (7/24/26–7/31/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and
Laramie County health and food inspections (7/24/26–7/30/26)
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department inspects restaurants, bars, convenience stores, delis, grocery stores, bed and breakfasts
Health department temporarily closes restaurant, fire destroys 12 apartments and more Flint-area news
Learn more about these stories and other Flint-area news with these local headlines from the past week.
Cyclospora outbreak has Philly shoppers on alert as health department confirms 13 cases
More than 4,100 cases of the parasite have been confirmed nationwide as grocers continue to monitor the lettuce-linked outbreak.
Jewish Tulsa, Tulsa Health Department host free seminar on vaccine hesitancy
Jewish Tulsa, Tulsa Health Department host free seminar on vaccine hesitancy.
7 sick, 3 hospitalized from salmonella as egg recall hits Louisiana, health department says
Here's what to know about the outbreak, including the recalled egg brands and which stores they were sold in.
AmeriCorps funding cut ends Allegheny Co. health program after 30 years
Federal funding cuts have ended Allegheny County’s National Health Corps, an AmeriCorps-affiliated program that addressed community health needs by providing health education, care coordination and access to services. On Thursday, the Allegheny County Health Department announced that the final cohort from the program’s Pittsburgh site had graduated, bringing the initiative’s
New York City health department says UES Legionnaires' cluster exposure has ended
The New York City health commissioner shared encouraging news on Friday morning about the deadly Legionnaires' outbreak.
Arkansas Health Department offers back-to-school vaccine clinics, whooping cough focus
Salt Lake County Health Department reports first human West Nile Virus case of 2026
The Salt Lake County Health Department reported the area's first human West Nile Virus case of the year.The health department expects the infected adult, who wa
Health officials announce 2 human cases of West Nile Virus in the South Bay
The West Nile Virus has infected two adults living in the South Bay, the Santa Clara County Public Health Department announced Wednesday.
Cyclospora cases in Lancaster County exceed typical July levels, health department says
The health department noted that the current case count is higher than it typically sees this time of year.
North Star Health Alliance seeks to eliminate OB services at Claxton-Hepburn, officials push back
Leaders are calling on the state to uphold a 2024 agreement as North Star Health Alliance and the state health department take public comment Wednesday on a proposal to eliminate labor and delivery services at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center.
Schedule Now for Free Mammograms at Chatham County Health Department August 24
Eligible women can receive no-cost mammograms when the St. Joseph’s/Candler mobile mammography unit visits the Chatham County Health Department Monday, August 24.
6th person dies from Legionnaires' disease in New York City: Health officials
At least 90 cases have been identified in the outbreak, according to the New York City Health Department.
Cyclospora cases have increased in Douglas County, health officials say
Cyclospora cases in Douglas County continue to rise, with the Douglas County Health Department having tallied the cases at 45.
Monroe Health Department to host back-to-school health fair
MONROE — The Monroe County Health Department will host its annual Back to School Health Fair on Saturday. The event will offer children ages 3 to 18 ...
Health officials warn of heat-related illnesses as heat wave continues across Iowa
The Polk County Health Department says folks need to take a break if they start seeing signs of dizziness, nausea and heavy sweating.
Community Baby Shower Taking Place August 15th in Davenport
The Scott County Health Department’s Healthy Pregnancy Coalition is excited to host a Community Baby Shower on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the TMBC Lincoln Center (318 E 7th St, Davenport) from 1 to 3 PM.
Free vaccines, sports physicals available as central Wisconsin students prepare for school
Wausau Pilot & Review WAUSAU, Wis. — Central Wisconsin health departments are offering back-to-school vaccination clinics for uninsured children and
Natrona County health and food inspections (7/17/26–7/23/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and
Hale County Health Department hosting free back-to-school immunization clinics
The Hale County Health Department will provide multiple free immunization clinics throughout August for back to school.
Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department urges caution during extreme heat warning
The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department said that cooling centers hours will be extended due to the heat.
Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department urges caution during extreme heat warning
The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department said that cooling centers hours will be extended due to the heat.
Health department warns residents after rabid bat discovered in Severn
A bat discovered in Severn on Thursday tested positive for rabies, prompting the Anne Arundel County Department of Health to alert the community.The bat was fou
Fox found in Lynchburg tests positive for rabies, department of health confirms
The Lynchburg Health Department has confirmed that a fox found near Hancock Street tested positive for rabies.
Health department to hold free flood-recovery vaccine clinic Friday at Wesleyan
The Upshur-Buckhannon Health Department will offer free Tdap and hepatitis A vaccines beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, July 24, at West Virginia Wesleyan College for anyone who was in floodwater or is helping with cleanup.
Three measles cases reported by Montgomery County health department
The measles cases in members of the same family, who had not been vaccinated for the virus, mark the first reported cases in the Houston area this year.
Fifth person dies in Legionnaires' disease outbreak in NYC neighborhood
The New York City health department said it has identified at least 82 cases of the disease in an outbreak in the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
Fifth Legionnaires' death confirmed as dozens of NYC buildings found with live bacteria
A fifth person has died as a result of a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Manhattan, the health department said, which also shared that dozens of buildings were found to have live legionella bacteria in their cooling towers.
34 cooling towers on Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, health officials say
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
Colorado Health Department releases data on the barriers rural communities face regarding healthcare
Measles surge puts West Coast health departments on alert
With U.S. measles cases nearing last year’s total, California and Oregon officials said Tuesday that fragile public health systems may struggle to handle new infections.
Fines for slow pretrial mental healthcare upheld against MD Health Department
The Maryland Supreme Court upheld fines against the state health department for failing to provide prompt psychiatric care to criminal defendants deemed incompetent to stand trial.
Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Bloomingdale Area
The Chatham County Health Department is alerting residents that a bat from the Bloomingdale area of Chatham County has tested positive for rabies.
4th person dies from Legionnaires' disease in New York City: Health officials
At least 76 cases have been identified and seven people remain hospitalized, the New York City Health Department announced.
4th person dies from Legionnaires' disease in New York City: Health officials
At least 76 cases have been identified and seven people remain hospitalized, the New York City Health Department announced.
Laredo Public Health continues ABA caregiver workshop series
The Laredo Public Health Department will host the fourth session of its ABA Parent & Caregiver Workshop series, focusing on teaching life skills and independence for kids with special care...
Lexington-Fayette County Health Department to Spray for Mosquitoes Early Thursday Morning, July 23, in ZIP code 40505
Lexington-Fayette County Health Department to Spray for Mosquitoes Early Thursday Morning, July 23, in ZIP code 40505Lexington, KY – July 21, 2026 The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department (LFCHD) will spray for mosquitoes early Thursday morning, July 23. A mosquito trap deployed by LFCHD at Johnsdale Drive recently caught a large number of mosquitoes, prompting the
A Historic Data-Sharing Agreement Affirms Tribal Authority and Aims to Improve Public Health
Diseases do not recognize borders, but the laws, regulations, and systems governing critical public health data often do. Improving how data is shared across different jurisdictions—including state and Tribal governments—better prepares public health departments to understand and respond to disease outbreaks and other public health issues while advancing the unique issue of Tribal data sovereignty, the right of a Tribal nation to collect and manage its own data.
3 dead in Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster, NYC health officials say
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
Tal Bagels, Popular UWS Bagel Spot, Closed by the Health Department
The Health Department closure sign on the front of Tal Bagels on the Upper West Side. Photo by Nate Jones.
Natrona County health and food inspections (7/10/26–7/16/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and
Laramie County health and food inspections (7/10/26–7/16/26)
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department inspects restaurants, bars, convenience stores, delis, grocery stores, bed and breakfasts
Amarillo Public Library, city health department to offer free summer vaccination clinics
The Amarillo Public Library is partnering with the City of Amarillo’s Department of Public Health to offer vaccination clinics at library locations throughout the summer.
Ali Abazeed talks about public health during air quality alert
Ali Abazeed serves as Chief Public Health Officer and Director of the Detroit Health Department. He joins Fox 2 to discuss how to treat patients during this air quality alert, and the best practices to maintain health over the next few days.
First death reported in Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City
Investigators are still trying to pinpoint the source of the outbreak on Manhattan’s Upper East Side that has infected at least 67 people and hospitalized dozens, according to city Health Department data.
Southern Indiana health department conducting contact tracing of diarrhea-causing parasite
Federal and state health investigators say the most common thread they’re hearing right now is iceberg lettuce, including prepackaged lettuce.
First Patient Dies of Legionnaires’ Disease After New York Outbreak
New York City’s Health Department is still seeking to identify the source of an outbreak on the Upper East Side that has infected 67 people.