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Prison Health Care Oversight: Alabama lawmakers are pressing for a fraud investigation into YesCare, the company that lost its ADOC contract after bankruptcy, with Rep. Chris England citing concerns about how the final payments were handled. State Contract Scrutiny: The Alabama Department of Corrections’ attempt to hire outside legal counsel to pursue claims tied to YesCare’s collapse was delayed as lawmakers questioned the law firm selection and whether criminal prosecution should be considered. Public Health—Oxygen Access: A national survey finds limited access to high-flow home oxygen is delaying hospital discharges, often due to insurance approvals and supplier shortages—an issue affecting patients with conditions like COPD and pulmonary fibrosis. Food Safety—Blueberry E. coli Recall: Four people were hospitalized after eating recalled GreenWise frozen organic blueberries sold at Publix in eight states, as CDC and FDA continue investigating a multistate E. coli O145 outbreak. Infectious Disease—“Explosive” Diarrhea: Ohio reports cyclosporiasis cases have more than doubled in a week, with 364 cases and 46 hospitalizations as officials search for the source. Environmental Health—Saharan Dust: A Saharan dust plume is expected to move over Gulf states including Alabama, potentially worsening respiratory symptoms for sensitive people. Local Health Leadership: Huntsville Hospital Health System named Jeremy Gray president of Helen Keller Hospital and Red Bay Hospital, aiming to strengthen access to care in Northwest Alabama.

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