TB evaluations begin at Rainier Beach High as UW study flags telehealth care gaps
Seattle, WA – February 28, 2026 – TB evaluations begin at Rainier Beach High School; UW telehealth study highlights care gaps; Duwamish fishing warning.
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San Francisco health update: TB investigation at Riordan, RESET Center contract, and 2026 coverage shifts
San Francisco, CA – February 28, 2026 – TB testing at Archbishop Riordan, a new sobering-center contract, and insurance enrollment shifts statewide.
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Measles cases confirmed as OSU opens new hospital tower and city weighs safety-net care funding
Columbus, OH – February 28, 2026 – Measles cases were confirmed in Franklin County as OSU opened a new hospital tower and budget talks hit uninsured care.
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Measles guidance, hospital rules ease, and expanded services roll out in northwest Charlotte
Charlotte, NC – February 28, 2026 – Measles guidance updates, hospitals ease masking rules, and county services expand in northwest Charlotte.
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Austin health brief: new CT technology, algae caution, and City Hall focus on uninsured mental health care
Austin, TX – February 28, 2026 – New photon-counting CT arrives at Heart Hospital, city warns of algae, and council reviews care for uninsured.
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Measles confirmed in Santa Clara County; Kaiser schedules restart after strike; Covered California enrollment window closes
San Jose, CA – February 28, 2026 – Measles confirmed in Santa Clara County, Kaiser services normalize after strike, and Covered CA enrollment closes.
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Fort Worth health update: Medical City Fort Worth access project, dementia caregiver turnout, and flu/insurance watch
Fort Worth, TX – February 28, 2026 – Two local health updates: Medical City Fort Worth helipad/garage plans; dementia caregiver symposium recap.
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Jacksonville health news: ER growth, Florida Blue coverage update, and measles watch
Jacksonville, FL – February 28, 2026 – New ER projects, firefighter wellness plans, measles outlook, and Florida Blue coverage news for Northeast Florida.
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Jacksonville health brief: ER expansion projects, Florida Blue network update, water shortage, measles trend
Jacksonville, FL – February 28, 2026 – New ERs and hospital expansions, an insurance contract update, water shortage rules, and measles trends.
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Dallas health brief: Texas Health’s McKinney hospital plan, Parkland’s annual report, and a public safety labor deal
Dallas, TX – February 28, 2026 – Texas Health’s new McKinney hospital plan, Parkland’s 2025 annual report, and a city labor deal shaping EMS.
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San Diego health brief: Post-rain beach bacteria advisory, UCSD outpatient expansion, and 2026 coverage totals
San Diego, CA – February 28, 2026 – San Diego County issued a post-rain beach bacteria advisory as UCSD expands outpatient care and 2026 coverage totals post.
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San Antonio hospitals expand as demand climbs; VA replacement hospital planning takes shape
San Antonio, TX – February 28, 2026 – Methodist says demand is outpacing capacity, VA hospital plans advance, and coverage help remains available.
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Philadelphia health brief: storm clinic closures, bird flu response, Medicaid contract draft, and hospital research
Philadelphia, PA – February 28, 2026 – Winter storm closures, bird flu monitoring, Medicaid contract updates, and new hospital research shape the week.
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Phoenix health brief: hospital settlement, AHCCCS upgrade, vaccine lawsuit, cooling centers
Phoenix, AZ – February 28, 2026 – A hospital settlement, Medicaid system upgrades, vaccine-policy lawsuit, and expanded cooling centers lead local updates.
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Orlando health update: VA infrastructure upgrades, hospital milestones, and Florida measles trend
Orlando, FL – February 28, 2026 – VA announces facility upgrades, Orlando Health marks milestones, and Florida measles counts rise statewide.
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Anaheim Health Brief: Kaiser Strike Ends, Covered California Enrollment Wraps Up, CalOptima Drop Raises Concerns
Anaheim, CA – February 28, 2026 – Kaiser nurses return after strike, Covered California posts enrollment data, and OC officials flag CalOptima drop.
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Henderson health watch: free heart-risk screening, EMS accreditation, and HIV testing access
Henderson, NV – February 28, 2026 – Free Lp(a) heart-risk screening continues today, and Henderson Fire’s ambulance service wins reaccreditation.
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Post-Mardi Gras respiratory spike, plus major New Orleans hospital and coverage updates
New Orleans, LA – February 28, 2026 – Doctors report a post-Mardi Gras respiratory spike as Ochsner, LCMC and LDH post care and coverage updates.
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Cleveland health watch: $50M hunger pledge, MetroHealth leukemia research, and a measles exposure alert
Cleveland, OH – February 28, 2026 – Cleveland Clinic pledges $50M to fight hunger; MetroHealth touts leukemia-drug research; ODH issues measles alert.
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Wichita health roundup: Narcan in schools, fire-station mold response, and emergency care readiness
Wichita, KS – February 28, 2026 – Narcan-in-schools bill advances, mold closures hit fire stations, and a battery fire shows why ER readiness matters.
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Aurora health update: proposed funding for a new state mental-health hospital, measles vigilance, and a pediatric research milestone
Aurora, CO – February 28, 2026 – A new tax plan could fund Aurora’s state mental-health hospital as measles vigilance rises and pediatrics research grows.
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Arlington health brief: Brain-health fundraiser announced as Medicare Advantage shifts and Texas measles reports stay in view
Arlington, TX – February 28, 2026 – Arlington brain-health fundraiser plans take shape as Medicare Advantage shifts and Texas measles reports stay in view.
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