Healthcare Access & Infrastructure: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs signed a lease for a new South Burlington outpatient clinic, aiming for first services in spring 2029 and adding primary care plus mental health and specialty care for 56,326 local Veterans. Remote Care in Action: Malaysia’s Health Ministry approved RM500,000 to upgrade the Kemar Health Clinic for Orang Asli communities, including a new boat storage facility, a replacement 4x4, and emergency equipment like a video laryngoscope. More Boats, Faster Response: The same ministry launched additional boat services in Hulu Perak, adding Medic Boat 8 to cut emergency response times for more than 4,500 Orang Asli residents. Quality & Safety Standards: Reyada Medical Centre in Qatar secured JCI reaccreditation, reaffirming patient safety, clinical processes, infection control, governance, and training. Prevention Spotlight: A study suggests controlling midlife risks—healthy blood pressure, avoiding diabetes, and not smoking—may delay dementia by up to 13 years. Community Health Outreach: Hamilton Community Health Network’s free Family Fun Day in Flint connected families with health resources and plans for a new Burton clinic. Nutrition & Wellness: Kuwait restricted high-caffeine energy drinks, pushing youth toward alternatives like coffee and matcha. Mental Health & Body Image: Clinicians say backlash over Ariana Grande’s “Petal” video has increased calls from people struggling with eating disorders, raising concerns about online body scrutiny. Medical Education: The University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine welcomed its 100th incoming class with a white coat ceremony.