Regulatory & Safety: Ireland’s HSE was fined €300,000 after a 2018 ransomware attack exposed lab data for about 84,000 patients at Tullamore Midland Regional Hospital, with the watchdog citing GDPR security failures. Cancer Care: FDA approval adds belzutifan plus pembrolizumab as adjuvant therapy for high-risk clear cell renal cell carcinoma after nephrectomy, aiming to cut recurrence risk further. Urology Innovation: Mater University Hospital in Dublin has started early Aquablation prostate procedures, a robotic, water-jet approach designed to reduce side effects while improving urinary symptoms. Access Gaps: A SLEEP 2026 study found rural patients at high risk for obstructive sleep apnea were less likely to be referred for evaluation after primary care visits. Infection Control & Training: A poster at APIC 2026 links hands-on urinary catheter training to major CAUTI reductions after moving away from virtual competency checks. Public Health Threats: Japan reports a sharp rise in tick-borne SFTS cases, urging heightened prevention as tick season peaks. Healthcare Workforce & Labor: Nurses at Jefferson Einstein Hospital in Philadelphia voted to authorize a strike, as union concerns grow over staffing and conditions. Hospice & Community: Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon is recruiting volunteers and running training sessions July 21–23. Medtech/Imaging: FDA cleared Heidelberg Engineering’s updated SPECTRALIS software, adding faster OCTA acquisition and new autofluorescence capabilities.