Physician access & care expansion: Bingham Healthcare opened a new urgent care in Ammon, aiming to serve families across Ammon, Iona and Idaho Falls as Idaho grapples with a doctor shortage. Public health alerts: Eastern Idaho Public Health urged residents to check measles vaccination status after a vaccinated adult in Teton County contracted measles, highlighting that two-dose MMR is highly protective even though breakthrough cases can happen. Infectious disease safety: South Central Public Health District warned after a bat tested positive for rabies in Blaine County, urging people to avoid bats and seek prompt medical advice after any possible exposure. Specialized hospital milestone: Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center’s Burn & Reconstructive Center earned American Burn Association verification, expanding confidence in comprehensive burn care for a multi-state region. Wildfire smoke & worker protection: The U.S. Forest Service issued first-ever respirator recommendations for wildland firefighters, including N95 use and stronger decontamination steps as smoke harms lungs and heart health. Community health support: Frontier Credit Union donated $800K to help two Blackfoot nonprofits buy their buildings, supporting food security services. Local health workforce planning: Idaho lawmakers debated using rural health transformation funds for medical training and residency expansion as the state races to meet federal grant deadlines. Health in the headlines: A Senate vote rejected ending a Medicare AI prior-authorization pilot, keeping the debate over AI in healthcare decisions alive.