Medicaid Coverage: CMS issued interim final rules for Medicaid work requirements, spelling out how Wisconsin and other states will verify work, training, volunteering, and exemptions—raising alarms that people with serious illness may lose coverage if they can’t re-prove “medical frailty” on a tight schedule. Union Push in Care: Nurses at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison voted overwhelmingly to unionize with SEIU Wisconsin, citing staffing, retention, and workload pressures. PFAS & Drinking Water: Wisconsin DOJ reached a major settlement with Tyco Fire Products over alleged PFAS violations in the Marinette area, including a $10 million payment into the PFAS Trust Fund and continued remediation steps. Dementia Care Milestone: Agrace Dementia Village in Fitchburg marked a milestone for a $40 million, neighborhood-style dementia village designed to support up to 65 residents. Blood Supply Call: The American Red Cross urged Wisconsinites to donate blood or platelets this summer, listing multiple local drives in Wausau and Marathon County. Community Health & Access: An adaptive water ski clinic in Rome opened the sport to people with disabilities using specialized equipment, aiming to keep families active and included. Senior Care Recognition: Health Dimensions Group announced nine Wisconsin communities received AHCA/NCAL 2026 Bronze—Commitment to Quality Awards, including locations in Eau Claire, Green Bay, Kenosha, Monroe, Oconomowoc, and Wausau.