Rural Hospital Funding: The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a reauthorization of the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration, a move aimed at helping keep rural hospitals open—UnityPoint Health’s Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge is among those expected to benefit. Cancer Care Access: Pella Regional Health Center won more than $2 million in Iowa Rural Health Transformation Program grants to expand cancer services, including a new radiation oncology center with a PET/CT scanner and a nurse navigator. Public Health & Food Security: Iowa HHS says 5,554 SNAP households had EBT cards deactivated or canceled; replacement cards are on the way in 5–7 days, and families are urged not to request new cards in the meantime. Water Safety: The Iowa DNR warned residents to avoid swimming at four state beaches due to E. coli or toxic algae, listing specific locations and health risks from contaminated water. Mental Health Services: Rosecrance Jackson Centers is reopening mental health counseling and substance abuse services in Creston after Crossroads Behavioral Health Services closed, with medication management and plans to grow locally. Birthmark Awareness: A Waterloo-area story highlights vascular birthmarks and treatment options, including early pulsed dye laser care and emerging therapies.