Florida Blue and Cleveland Clinic Reach New Deal as Tampa General Expands Robotic Vascular Care
Tampa, FL – March 9, 2026 – Florida Blue members keep in-network access to Cleveland Clinic as Tampa General adopts new endovascular robotics.
Local Health News and Alerts
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Minnesota Sues Over $243M Medicaid Withholding as Measles Cases Rise in Hennepin County
Minneapolis, MN – March 9, 2026 – Minnesota has sued to block $243 million in withheld Medicaid funds as measles cases climb in Hennepin County.
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Jackson Health Faces $100M Funding Risk as Measles Cases Rise and Miami-Dade Remains Under Mosquito Alert
Miami, FL – March 9, 2026 – Jackson Health warns of a $100M funding loss as measles cases climb statewide and Miami-Dade stays under a mosquito-borne illness alert.
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Appeals Court Upholds OSHA Penalties at Cedar Springs Hospital; Measles Exposure Advisory Includes DIA
Colorado Springs, CO – March 9, 2026 – A federal court upheld OSHA penalties at Cedar Springs Hospital as a statewide measles exposure advisory highlights DIA.
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Banner Health Center in Mesa Expands, Adding Exam Rooms and Behavioral Health Space
Mesa, AZ – March 9, 2026 – Banner Health Center in Mesa completes major expansion, adding exam rooms, behavioral health space and lab capacity for East Valley patients.
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UC Davis Health Topping-Out Signals Major Hospital Expansion as Covered California Closes Enrollment
Sacramento, CA – March 9, 2026 – UC Davis Health reached a key construction milestone while Covered California reported final 2026 enrollment totals affecting the region.
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Legionella Concerns at Baltimore ICE Facility; Mercy Medical Center Earns Statewide Hospital Recognition
Baltimore, MD – March 9, 2026 – Concerns rise over a reported Legionella issue at a Baltimore ICE facility as Mercy Medical Center earns new statewide honors.
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State Approves Regional One Health Plan for New Memphis Hospital on Union Avenue
Memphis, TN – March 9, 2026 – State regulators approved Regional One Health’s plan for a new Memphis hospital on Union Avenue following state vote.
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Measles Exposure Linked to Oregon City ER Visit; Behavioral Health Grant and Animal Shelter Reopenings Mark Busy Week
Portland, OR – March 9, 2026 – A measles exposure tied to a Providence ER visit, a new behavioral health grant, and a shelter reopening lead local health news.
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BCBSM-Michigan Medicine Contract Dispute Could Affect Detroit-Area Patients as RSV and Flu Cases Climb
Detroit, MI – March 9, 2026 – A contract dispute between Blue Cross and Michigan Medicine could shift coverage for thousands, as metro ERs report RSV and flu upticks.
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Measles Case in Greater Boston Under Investigation as City Shelters Report High Storm Demand
Boston, MA – March 9, 2026 – State officials investigate measles case in Greater Boston as shelters report heavy use during storm recovery.
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El Paso Reports 17 Measles Cases, Lists Public Exposure Sites Across City
El Paso, TX – March 9, 2026 – City health officials confirmed 17 measles cases, including four in El Paso, and identified multiple public exposure sites.
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Children’s National Reports 80% Jump in Pediatric Flu Cases as DC Council Introduces New Vaccine Bill
Washington, DC – March 9, 2026 – Children’s National reports an 80% weekly rise in pediatric flu cases as DC lawmakers advance new vaccine protections.
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TB Evaluations Tied to Rainier Beach High School as UW Study Examines Telehealth Care Gaps
Seattle, WA – March 9, 2026 – Public Health is evaluating about 130 people for TB linked to Rainier Beach High School as UW research flags telehealth care gaps.
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Riordan High TB Investigation Ongoing as SF Advances Sobering Center and Insurance Updates
San Francisco, CA – March 9, 2026 – Health officials continue TB follow-up at Riordan High as the city advances a sobering center and wraps 2026 coverage enrollment.
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Measles Cases Confirmed in Franklin County as OSU Opens New Hospital Tower
Columbus, OH – March 9, 2026 – Six measles cases in young children prompt contact tracing in Franklin County as Ohio State transitions patients into its new hospital tower.
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City Leaders Review Mental Health Access as Flu Activity Stays High in Travis County
Austin, TX – March 9, 2026 – City leaders reviewed mental health access for uninsured residents as flu activity remains high in Travis County.
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Creekview Middle School Reopens After Norovirus Closure; Medical City Fort Worth Plans Helipad and Garage
Fort Worth, TX – March 9, 2026 – A suspected norovirus outbreak closed a Fort Worth middle school for deep cleaning as hospital expansion plans advance.
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Florida Blue and Cleveland Clinic Reach Deal; Measles Counts Continue to Rise in Florida
Jacksonville, FL – March 9, 2026 – A new Florida Blue agreement preserves Cleveland Clinic access as Florida measles totals climb, including cases in Duval County.
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County Issues Post-Rain Coastal Water Advisory as UC San Diego Expands Outpatient Cancer Care
San Diego, CA – March 9, 2026 – A countywide rain advisory warns of elevated ocean bacteria as UC San Diego Health brings more specialty cancer care into outpatient settings.
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University Health Faces Whistleblower Lawsuit as Methodist Expands Heart Education on West Side
San Antonio, TX – March 9, 2026 – A whistleblower lawsuit targets University Health, while Methodist Westover Hills launches free heart health programs.
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Measles Cases Climb in Southeastern Pennsylvania as State Fines Aetna and Main Line Hospitals Earn National Honors
Philadelphia, PA – March 9, 2026 – Measles cases in nearby counties prompt renewed vigilance as state regulators fine Aetna and Main Line hospitals earn national rankings.
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