Illinois medical debt program cancels $1.4 billion for 694,000
Illinois says its medical-debt program canceled more than $1.4 billion for over 694,000 residents, exceeding its original target.
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Healthy Blue members can choose a new plan through Nov. 16
Current Healthy Blue members can select a new Louisiana Medicaid managed-care plan through Nov. 16. Members who do not choose will be assigned one for Jan. 1, 2027.
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WHO and INTERPOL set global health-security cooperation framework
A cooperation agreement announced October 16 covers health and security emergencies, illicit health products, trafficking for organ removal and other issues.
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Alabama reports measles case, warns of Huntsville exposures
Alabama health officials reported one measles case and possible exposure periods at a Subway and Publix in Huntsville.
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Kenya confirms second Bundibugyo Ebola case in quarantined relative
Kenya confirmed a second Bundibugyo Ebola case in a close relative of the first patient, who developed symptoms while in quarantine.
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Planned Parenthood resumes New Orleans care; opening slots filled
Planned Parenthood Great Plains began seeing patients in New Orleans on Oct. 14, 2026. Axios reported that opening-day appointments were fully booked the day before.
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Iowa obligates full $209 million rural health award
Iowa HHS says the state has obligated its full first-year rural health award and reports early equipment, telehealth and workforce rollouts.
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Asda handbag recall expands to eight models over chemical risk
Five more George handbag models were added to Asda’s recall, bringing the total to eight. Owners should stop using them and return them for a full refund.
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Regents approve larger, costlier Omaha Project Health hospital
The approved plan expands the planned teaching hospital to about 1.5 million square feet, with an anticipated investment of about $2.75 billion.
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Jasper dedicates McMurry MediPlex with specialty care, air-rescue base
The Jasper complex includes dermatology, pain-management and pediatric facilities, along with an Air Evac Lifeteam base known locally as Air Rescue 3.
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West Virginia expects about 2,000 kits in NEST expansion
About 2,000 one-time newborn and postpartum kits are expected for West Virginia families during the federal NEST expansion, with distribution through participating maternity-care organizations.
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Pennsylvania warns against eating fish from Wissahickon basin
Pennsylvania’s basin-specific advisory covers all fish species in the Wissahickon Creek basin. Fishing remains open, but a Philadelphia trout stocking was canceled.
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Lake Washington advisory urges people to avoid contact
Rhode Island officials advise avoiding Lake Washington in Glocester after initial samples exceeded an advisory threshold.
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Missouri freshman DJ Jones receives heart transplant
Eighteen-year-old Missouri freshman Johnnie “DJ” Jones received a heart transplant Oct. 7 and was recovering, coach Eli Drinkwitz said.
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Kansas starts invitation process for new I/DD services waiver
An Oct. 1 state announcement said KDADS and KDHE would begin reviewing invited applicants for Kansas’ Community Support Waiver, starting with people who have waited longest for comprehensive I/DD services.
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North Las Vegas advances two hospital groups to finalist stage
Two hospital groups will prepare proposals for a potential 135-acre campus. The city expects to select one within 90 days of its Oct. 5 announcement.
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20.8 million Medicare enrollees set to get a one-time $90 payment
CMS says 20.8 million people enrolled in Original Medicare Part B are scheduled to receive a one-time $90 payment in October.
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Utah lists one active AI health pilot, two still waiting
Utah’s new healthcare AI agreements cover acne treatment, pelvic-floor therapy and prescription refills, but only Nolla Health’s pilot was active as of Oct. 7.
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Fayus expands OLA-OLA pounded yam recall over undeclared milk
Fayus expanded its voluntary recall to four OLA-OLA pounded yam package sizes distributed in six U.S. states, Canada and Australia.
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UK Expands Aptamil and Cow & Gate Infant-Formula Recall Over Contamination Risk
The UK Food Standards Agency has expanded an infant-formula recall to include additional Aptamil 700g packs and best-before dates through 26 November 2026, along with Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk.
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Oxford Begins Bundibugyo Ebola Vaccine Trial as Outbreaks Hit Congo and Uganda
The University of Oxford has vaccinated the first participant in a phase 1 trial of a Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine, 68 days after the World Health Organization declared an international public-health emergency.
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CMS Ends Medicare Part D Premium Program Before 2027
CMS will end the temporary Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration before the 2027 plan year, changing how some beneficiaries may experience prescription-drug costs.
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