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Last update: 10 hours agoUK Politics Meets Health: Former health secretary Wes Streeting says he’ll run to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister after disastrous local election results, setting up a high-stakes leadership fight. Community Screening: A Heart Failure Awareness Roadshow at Johnston Central Library drew long lines for free blood pressure and pulse checks, with nurses urging follow-up when readings were high. Food Policy & Public Health: Waitrose reports strong demand for nitrite-free ham, as shoppers increasingly avoid preservatives tied to processed-meat cancer risk. Medicaid Spending Watch: Local Medicaid billing continues to spike in multiple places—Texarkana medical/surgical supplies (+18.7%), West Miami medicine services (+14.3%), and Auburn dental services (+62.4%)—highlighting shifting public health dollars. Infectious Disease Update: British Columbia health officials plan a public update on rare hantavirus exposure cases after an Antarctic cruise linked to the Andes strain. Behavioral Health Support: Broomfield Community Foundation is expanding a behavioral health and resilience initiative for nonprofit staff facing burnout and secondary trauma. Tech for Care Access: Kenya hosted a workshop aimed at improving diagnostic access across Africa using medical imaging, AI, and digital health.
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