Addiction Care Access: A new rapid access to addictions medicine (RAAM) clinic opened in The Pas, Manitoba, offering walk-in-style help for high-risk substance use without referrals, with wraparound supports like housing and education. Food Justice & Public Health: Milwaukee’s African American Roundtable launched “Feed the Change MKE,” aiming for a $1M push to expand healthy food access on the Northwest Side through local grocery support, gardens, and nutrition education. Cancer + Exercise Value: Queen’s University researchers report exercise prescriptions after colon cancer treatment improve survival and can reduce overall health system costs by improving outcomes. Ebola Monitoring: Milwaukee health officials are tracking three travelers from central Africa for Ebola under “very low risk” monitoring, with no public danger reported. Medicaid Scrutiny: Minnesota completed a federal review of high-risk Medicaid providers, with more than 60% failing revalidation and facing unenrollment, risking service disruption. Harm Reduction Funding: Ohio public health agencies face fentanyl test strip shortages after federal funding changes, raising overdose risk concerns. Mental Health in Youth Tech: RAND data finds a sharp rise in teens using AI chatbots for mental health support, prompting calls for clearer guidance for parents and clinicians. Regional Health Integration: SADC adopted legal instruments including pooled medicine procurement and a tourism visa plan to improve access and cross-border movement. Elder Care Quality Signals: Georgia’s medical board clarified that advanced practice providers don’t need to close practices after an IV hydration position statement, emphasizing patient safety and collaboration.