Office-Based Medical Safety: The Alabama Board of Medical Examiners rolled out new rules for procedures done outside hospitals, requiring accreditation for many office surgeries and using risk levels to tighten safety standards. Opioid Response Planning: Trigg County approved a local opioid abatement advisory committee to manage funds for treatment and recovery projects, with quarterly meetings starting this summer. Fentanyl Overdose Prevention: UAB researchers won a $5.3 million NIH grant to test whether fentanyl test strips can help people spot contamination before it leads to overdose deaths. Hospital Financial Crisis: Jackson Hospital in Montgomery warned it could close as soon as July if Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama doesn’t raise reimbursement rates. Community Health Access: A new Montgomery women-owned med spa, Glow Haus, is offering in-person services plus a mobile unit that brings care to clients. Public Health & Safety Services: Tuscaloosa County’s Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day returns Saturday, June 6, with free drop-off for items like paint, batteries, pesticides, and pool chemicals. Medical Cannabis Launch: Alabama’s medical cannabis program continues moving forward, with the first purchase reported in Montgomery and more dispensaries planned.