Mental Health in Schools: A U.S. school board rejected mental health agreements with a provider, approving a high school improvement plan while cutting services at some elementary schools. Foodborne Disease Watch: North Carolina reports more than 900 cyclosporiasis cases since May, with officials urging careful produce handling and attention to recalls. Healthcare Fraud & Compliance: Veloxis Pharmaceuticals admitted kickbacks in a major Sunshine Act case, paying over $46M tied to lavish inducements for transplant prescriptions. Transgender Care Funding: The Trump administration moved to end Medicaid/CHIP funding for gender transition procedures for minors, with a limited taper for those already on hormones. Hospital Affordability: A parliamentary panel urged caps on private hospital room charges using three-star hotel tariffs and called for upfront cost estimates for complex care. Kidney Innovation: Nephrodite’s implantable “Holly” artificial kidney aims to help Indians with end-stage kidney disease by filtering waste continuously. Public Health Preparedness: Malaysia’s health ministry stepped up haze-related illness surveillance and facility readiness, advising reduced outdoor activity when air quality worsens. Clinical Leadership: Trinity Health of New England named Robert Roose, MD, MPH, as President of Acute Care, expanding oversight across multiple hospitals. Eye Safety for Common Drugs: A study links long-term tadalafil use for urinary symptoms with higher glaucoma risk, supporting regular eye monitoring. Healthcare Tech: LG launched an FDA-cleared curved diagnostic monitor for hospitals, designed to display multiple image sources at once.