Rural Healthcare Consolidation: Aiken-based Rural Health Services says it plans to merge with Florence’s HopeHealth, aiming to combine services and strengthen long-term stability for patients and staff, pending federal approval. Healthy Aging & Brain Health: Healthy Aging Month coverage spotlights practical steps to support memory and brain health, including attention to hearing as a potential dementia risk factor. Recovery Support in New Mexico: New Mexico’s Recovery Awareness Month kicks off with 30+ community events across 20 counties, tied to expanded behavioral health and overdose/crisis services, including the 988 lifeline. Dental Tech Trend: Dyson’s new CameraJet electric toothbrush claims a camera + AI to spot gaps and auto-floss with built-in mouthwash delivery. Weight-Loss Drug Access: A Medicaid demonstration model to expand access to certain GLP-1 weight loss drugs is seeing low interest, with Indiana the only confirmed participant. Public Health & Air Quality: Labuan’s air quality hit unhealthy levels (API 170) amid transboundary haze, with enforcement and monitoring stepped up. Mental Health on Campus: UTA highlights free and low-cost student counseling options, including six free sessions per semester and 24/7 virtual support via TimelyCare. Healthy Living Basics: A Ghanaian hospital CEO urges people to chew starchy foods like fufu thoroughly and eat at a moderate pace to support digestion. GLP-1 Dose Milestone Guidance: Clinicians advise patients at the highest GLP-1 doses to keep focusing on nutrition quality, protein, vegetables, fiber, hydration, and resistance training.