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Austin, TX – February 28, 2026 – New photon-counting CT arrives at Heart Hospital, city warns of algae, and council reviews care for uninsured.
San Jose, CA – February 28, 2026 – Measles confirmed in Santa Clara County, Kaiser services normalize after strike, and Covered CA enrollment closes.
Fort Worth, TX – February 28, 2026 – Two local health updates: Medical City Fort Worth helipad/garage plans; dementia caregiver symposium recap.
Jacksonville, FL – February 28, 2026 – New ER projects, firefighter wellness plans, measles outlook, and Florida Blue coverage news for Northeast Florida.
Jacksonville, FL – February 28, 2026 – New ERs and hospital expansions, an insurance contract update, water shortage rules, and measles trends.
Dallas, TX – February 28, 2026 – Texas Health’s new McKinney hospital plan, Parkland’s 2025 annual report, and a city labor deal shaping EMS.
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.
San Antonio, TX – February 28, 2026 – Methodist says demand is outpacing capacity, VA hospital plans advance, and coverage help remains available.
Philadelphia, PA – February 28, 2026 – Winter storm closures, bird flu monitoring, Medicaid contract updates, and new hospital research shape the week.
Phoenix, AZ – February 28, 2026 – A hospital settlement, Medicaid system upgrades, vaccine-policy lawsuit, and expanded cooling centers lead local updates.
Orlando, FL – February 28, 2026 – VA announces facility upgrades, Orlando Health marks milestones, and Florida measles counts rise statewide.
Anaheim, CA – February 28, 2026 – Kaiser nurses return after strike, Covered California posts enrollment data, and OC officials flag CalOptima drop.
Henderson, NV – February 28, 2026 – Free Lp(a) heart-risk screening continues today, and Henderson Fire’s ambulance service wins reaccreditation.
New Orleans, LA – February 28, 2026 – Doctors report a post-Mardi Gras respiratory spike as Ochsner, LCMC and LDH post care and coverage updates.
Cleveland, OH – February 28, 2026 – Cleveland Clinic pledges $50M to fight hunger; MetroHealth touts leukemia-drug research; ODH issues measles alert.
Wichita, KS – February 28, 2026 – Narcan-in-schools bill advances, mold closures hit fire stations, and a battery fire shows why ER readiness matters.
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.
Arlington, TX – February 28, 2026 – Arlington brain-health fundraiser plans take shape as Medicare Advantage shifts and Texas measles reports stay in view.
Tampa, FL – February 28, 2026 – New updates include a Florida Blue network deal, TGH vascular robotics, and Moffitt’s young-adult cancer study.
Tulsa, OK – February 28, 2026 – Saint Francis rolls out hospital-at-home care, THD spotlights nutrition demos, and flu forecasts stay in focus.
Bakersfield, CA – February 28, 2026 – Local health headlines were limited this week; key updates include Covered CA enrollment and elevated flu/RSV.
Minneapolis, MN – February 28, 2026 – HCMC funding talks intensify as Medicaid payments are delayed and Minnesota’s measles count hits 10 statewide.
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