Opioid prevention push: YSS teamed with NASCAR driver Carson Ware for the Iowa Speedway race, spotlighting “Before it Becomes More: Strengthening Iowans Against Opioids” to encourage prevention, early help, and recovery conversations. Medicaid oversight fight: Two former leaders of Iowa’s Medicaid fraud enforcement say Gov. Kim Reynolds’ new Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force is unnecessary and a misuse of resources, arguing the existing unit should be expanded. Blood supply alert: The Red Cross declared a national blood supply crisis; Iowa’s regional supplier LifeServe says Eastern Iowa hospitals are stocked but warns summer donation dips could tighten supply fast. Cancer focus in Iowa: KCCI Investigates spoke with Iowa Cancer Registry head Mary Charlton about why Iowa’s cancer rates are drawing renewed attention and what researchers are looking at next. Infectious disease update: Iowa HHS reports cyclosporiasis cases are rising, with 226 cases in 48 counties since the start of the year. School safety debate: An ACLU of Iowa report argues school resource officers don’t improve safety and recommends more counselors and mental health staff instead. Local health workforce: Teamsters says UnityPoint nurses can unionize after NLRB rulings, while UnityPoint says objections remain. Dental breakthrough: A new trial highlights silver diamine fluoride as a drill-free way to stop toddler cavities. Community health & wellness: Iowa Master Gardener Garden Academy applications are open for fall training, with an Aug. 14 deadline.