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Last update: 10 hours agoEbola Alert: Uganda confirmed an Ebola virus disease outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain, saying the case was imported from the Democratic Republic of Congo and the patient died May 14 after hemorrhagic symptoms. Whooping Cough Watch: Pasadena health officials warned of a significant uptick in pertussis activity and urged clinicians to suspect, test, and treat promptly—especially to protect infants and pregnant people. Mental Health Pressure Points: Washington’s youth psychiatric “boarding” crisis is easing, but providers say bed supply and payment levels remain too low; meanwhile, Joe Rogan again sparked debate after urging Theo Von to stop antidepressants. Hospital Quality & Fraud: Leapfrog’s biannual safety report flagged California hospitals receiving D grades, and Mississippi is set to revalidate high-risk Medicaid providers tied to fraud probes. Access & Workforce: Valley Health Care Eye Care Center expanded into Randolph County as an FQHC-backed site, while free summer dental clinics roll out across southern Illinois.
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