Healthcare Workforce & Training: Oakland Unified’s “Highway to Work” program is helping graduates launch careers as EMTs, nursing assistants, and ER technicians with stipends, training, and partner support. Road Safety & Medical Emergencies: A Sacramento driver died after a suspected medical emergency crash on Florin Road, while a Darke County motorcyclist was flown to hospital after a collision. Hospital Operations & Mental Health Capacity: Cheyenne Regional Medical Center finished renovations expanding inpatient and outpatient Behavioral Health Services, including space for TMS treatment. Health System Growth & Oversight: Sanford Health finalized its merger with North Memorial Health after Minnesota AG approval, with commitments on services, staffing, and major Minnesota investments. Local Facility Changes: UC San Diego Health scaled down its Rancho Bernardo facility plan and pushed the opening to 2029. Public Health Preparedness: A North Africa workshop in Nouakchott focused on strengthening regional disease surveillance and lab networks, while FEMA awarded Guam Memorial Hospital and the University of Guam over $16M for disaster resilience. Cybersecurity: Luminis Health is responding to a cybersecurity incident affecting some systems and MyChart access, urging patients to confirm appointments by phone. Funding for Medical Education: California lawmakers secured $2M for the University of the Pacific’s planned School of Medicine in Stockton. Research & Prevention: A new study links optimal midlife vascular health to longer dementia-free survival, and findings suggest vitamin D3 may outperform D2 for muscle and heart health. Health Alerts & Clinics: Oneida County extended vaccination clinic hours, and health officials investigated a dog bite in Ithaca to check rabies vaccination status. Mental Health & Wellness Events: A Grand Slam Health Jam at ONT Field will offer free vitals checks and health education, and a women’s retreat returns to Longboat Key with a focus on mental well-being. Legal/Policy Watch: Class actions were filed involving Fractyl Health, and rural hospital pressures in Georgia continue as closures threaten access.