Nursing Home Watch (CMS ratings): Kensington Health and Rehabilitation in Mobile County earned a top 5-star CMS rating for Q1 2026, while Civic Center Health and Rehabilitation in Birmingham held a 3-star rating with no fines or penalties reported for the quarter. Nursing Home Watch (ownership & accountability): CMS data also spotlighted Village Health Care Center in Oklahoma with a 1-star overall rating and a fine/penalty in Q1 2026, underscoring how staffing and care quality can swing facility performance. Cancer Screening in Alabama: The American Cancer Society added a blood-based colorectal cancer screening option (Shield) for average-risk adults 45+ who skip stool or colonoscopy—an update aimed at improving screening rates in a state where colorectal cancer remains a leading cause of cancer deaths. Community Health & Safety: Tuscaloosa hosted its annual Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day to keep paints, pesticides, batteries, and other chemicals out of regular trash and drains. Public Health in the Weather: After storms in Orange left hundreds without power, officials warned about risks for residents who rely on electricity for medical needs. New Treatment Research: UAB researchers presented Phase 2 ZUPREME-1 results on petrelintide, reporting sustained weight loss with improved tolerability versus typical GLP-1 side effects.