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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Cleveland Clinic Earns Top Global Ranking as Jail Conditions Draw Health Concerns
Cleveland, OH – March 7, 2026 – Cleveland Clinic earned a top global hospital ranking this week as concerns surfaced over health conditions at the Cuyahoga County Jail.
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Tax Proposal Targets New Aurora Mental Health Hospital; CU Anschutz Honors Clinical Leaders
Aurora, CO – March 7, 2026 – Lawmakers advance a tax plan to fund a new state mental health hospital in Aurora as CU Anschutz recognizes leading clinicians.
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Flu Activity Stays High as Missouri Lawmakers Advance Medicaid Funding; KC 911 Wait Times Improve
Kansas City, MO – March 7, 2026 – Flu activity remains very high in Missouri as lawmakers advance Medicaid funding and Kansas City reports faster 911 response times.
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Measles Exposure Sites Identified in Metro Atlanta as Hospitals and Insurers Issue Updates
Atlanta, GA – March 7, 2026 – State health officials identified metro Atlanta measles exposure sites as hospitals and insurers announced key updates affecting residents.
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Tuberculosis Cases Linked to Riordan High; UCSF Expands Imaging Alliance as RESET Center Moves Forward
San Francisco, CA – March 7, 2026 – A tuberculosis investigation at Riordan High continues as UCSF upgrades imaging and the city advances a new sobering center.
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Measles Cases Rise in Florida as Orlando VA Upgrades Facilities and AdventHealth Hosts Pediatric Event
Orlando, FL – March 7, 2026 – Florida measles cases climb, Orlando VA advances facility upgrades, and pediatric patients get a lift at AdventHealth.
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Kaiser Strike Ends, Covered California Closes Enrollment as Anaheim Care Access Shifts
Anaheim, CA – March 7, 2026 – Kaiser staff return after strike, Covered California closes enrollment, and local food inspections prompt temporary closures.
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Children’s ER Opens at Siena Campus as Free Heart Screening Wraps in Henderson
Henderson, NV – March 7, 2026 – A new children’s ER is now open at Siena Campus, while a free heart-risk screening event concludes in Henderson.
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NICU Expansion, Medicaid Plan Shift, and Post-Mardi Gras Virus Surge Lead New Orleans Health Updates
New Orleans, LA – March 7, 2026 – Plans to expand a major NICU, a looming Medicaid plan change, and a post-Mardi Gras virus surge are shaping local health care.
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Mold Found in 20 Wichita Fire Stations as Narcan Bill Advances for Kansas Schools
Wichita, KS – March 7, 2026 – Mold found in 20 Wichita fire stations and a new push for school Narcan requirements highlight local health system strains.
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