The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services announced this week it is opening grants for rural emergency medical services across the state. There is $4 million available for rural EMS agencies in Montana. The money can be used to upgrade ambulances or equipment, a state press release said.  “Modern, well-equipped ambulances are the […] more

TOPEKA — A new dashboard tracks the number of Kansans enrolled in health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, offering data for legislators and others to understand the effects of policy changes, a health organization said. The Kansas Health Institute designed the dashboard to create an easy way for people to access data and […] more

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo suggested Friday that opposition to abortion could have helped fuel a measles outbreak in Florida since many cases are tied to a private Roman Catholic college. Federal data show Florida had 141 confirmed measles cases as of July 23, ranking the state fifth in the nation for most infections. During […] more

Measles cases this year have surpassed all of 2025 to become the worst since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000, with cases now in 44 states and the District of Columbia, according to a federal report released Friday.  There were 2,318 confirmed cases as of July 23, compared with 2,289 in all of 2025, […] more

This story was first published by FāVS News on July 22, 2026. MOSCOW, Idaho — In late 2012, Moscow’s League of Women Voters published a study of local poverty, which pointed to food insecurity for children as one of its most serious effects. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church took note, and in the summer of 2014 debuted […] more

His tenure has been defined by a harder line on reining in hospital budgets and insurance premium increases. He plans to stay on as a board member. Read the story on VTDigger here: Owen Foster stepping down as chair of state’s most powerful healthcare regulator . more

Thimble reports that planning events with alcohol requires understanding liquor liability insurance, which isn't always included in event policies. more

(BPT) - Key takeawaysHabits, routines and environmental cues work together to influence your body's natural sleep-wake cycle.One of the most important players in that ecosystem is melatonin, which … more

The Daily Yonder reports a growing opposition to rural data center development, highlighting concerns over economic impacts and local negotiation imbalances. more

CreditNinja reports that 76% of Americans cite the cost of living as their biggest economic issue, driven by stagnant income, rising debt, and inflation. more