Arkansas AG says UACCM is 14th One Pill Can Kill campus
The attorney general’s office says student leaders at UACCM received training on opioid dangers, overdose signs and naloxone.
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Morrilton college becomes 14th campus in opioid initiative
UACCM joined One Pill Can Kill as its 14th Arkansas college campus. Student leaders received training on illicit opioids, overdose signs and naloxone use.
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Trump orders NIH women’s-health division within 90 days
An executive order creates a White House task force and directs NIH to establish a Women’s Health Division, with duties that overlap with work already assigned to its Office of Research on Women’s Health.
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Kayem recall covers 1.58 million pounds of ready-to-eat products
The recall covers identified Kayem meat and poultry products shipped nationwide and to Hong Kong. FSIS says consumers should not eat affected items.
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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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