Infectious Disease: New York City’s Legionnaires’ outbreak on the Upper East Side has claimed a sixth life, with 90 community cases identified and officials saying spread appears to have stopped since July 17. Workforce & Access: Georgia’s Wellstar Health System plans layoffs of 761 employees, while saying doctors, nurses and patient-care roles won’t be cut. Maternal Care Funding Fight: Brattleboro Memorial Hospital’s bid for a special municipal tax to keep its birthing center open was dropped after pushback from local leaders. Rural Care & Staffing: Penn Highlands Healthcare highlights ongoing recruitment and retention pressure in rural Pennsylvania, where shortages remain severe. Hospital Expansion: Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers in Ottawa, Illinois approved a $17.2M medical office building with diagnostics and multi-specialty services. Newborn Vaccine Hesitancy: Vitamin K shot refusal is rising in the U.S., and pediatricians warn misinformation could lead to rare but deadly bleeding. Tech in Care: Qventive Healthcare launched an AI advisory to help private practices adopt tools safely and in line with HIPAA. Clinical Innovation: Decatur Memorial Hospital added robotic bronchoscopy for lung biopsies, aiming to bring advanced diagnostics to the community.