Medical Access & Costs: Jackson Hospital’s CEO says the Montgomery facility could close by July 1 unless Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama boosts reimbursement rates, warning the shutdown could worsen already crowded ERs and ripple across the region. Medical Cannabis in Alabama: Alabama’s first medical cannabis dispensary, Callie’s Apothecary in Montgomery, opened June 4, but patients statewide face hurdles like required in-person certification visits and limited local access. Public Health—Ticks: Mobile County Health Department is urging residents to protect against tick bites as warm weather ramps up, noting symptoms can appear days to weeks later and some bites can trigger alpha-gal syndrome. Brain Health & Caregiving: More than 103,000 Alabamians live with Alzheimer’s, and the Alzheimer’s Association highlights caregiver strain and calls for early brain-health steps. Healthcare Safety & Workforce: A worker died in an industrial machinery incident at a Tuscaloosa County lumber yard and sawmill, prompting a death investigation. College Sports Reform: A Senate hearing on the Protect College Sports Act heard major testimony from leaders including Nick Saban, as lawmakers push to protect athletes and women’s/olympic sports. Nursing Home Watch: CMS data ranked River City Center second in Morgan County by size but gave it a low overall rating, while other Alabama nursing homes saw varying CMS scores and fines.