Food Safety: A salmonella outbreak tied to imported jalapeños has sickened at least 345 people across 27 states, with 36 hospitalizations reported; Chipotle and Qdoba pulled the peppers after the alert, and Coast Citrus Distributors is recalling product. Public Health Leadership: The U.S. Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, ending months of leadership turmoil as the agency faces major outbreaks and a measles resurgence. Care for Vulnerable Patients: Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center added Dr. Benjamin J. Barker to its supportive and palliative care team, expanding clinic and telehealth access in Baton Rouge and Gonzales. Medication & Aging: A new qualitative study highlights how social support and the patient-doctor relationship shape medication management for older adults living alone with cognitive decline. Health Equity & Access: Louisiana’s SNAP participation is dropping sharply under new mandates, leaving millions without food aid and raising concerns for children as the year goes on. Local Health Systems: Ochsner Lafayette General marked 10 years as a milk collection depot for Mothers’ Milk Bank of Louisiana, underscoring ongoing NICU donor milk shortages. Immigration Detention Health: Two more deaths at New Jersey’s Delaney Hall detention center are renewing calls for closure amid rising arrests and detentions. Community & Wellness: Gen Z church attendance is trending up, with young adults seeking faith, stability, and social connection—especially relevant for Louisiana communities like Shreveport and Bossier. Sports Medicine/Obesity: Research finds surgical care access lags as obesity severity rises, even as extreme obesity becomes more common.