Respiratory Health: Wisconsin DHS is urging residents to get flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines as the fall/winter season ramps up, pairing recommendations with standing medical orders to make shots easier to access. Public Health Access: Oneida County launched a 24/7 public health vending machine stocked with free hygiene, dental, first-aid, tick-removal, and safety supplies to cut cost barriers. Measles Watch: Wisconsin measles cases climbed past 200, with growth concentrated in counties reporting lower MMR uptake among young children. Mental Health & Care Navigation: A political push for easier behavioral health access highlights plans for mental health navigators in every Wisconsin county, aiming to connect people to therapy and crisis services sooner. Healthcare Workforce Shortage: Reporting points to immigration policy as a driver of Wisconsin’s caregiver shortage, with long-term care providers warning about staffing gaps. Food Safety Recalls: FDA issued Class I recall alerts for specific popcorn and a jalapeño avocado salad dressing due to Salmonella concerns. Animal Health: DATCP confirmed epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in Waukesha County cattle, urging herd health and insect-control vigilance. Local Care Innovation: A Wisconsin physical therapist is creating a more affordable crawling device for children with disabilities after seeing existing options fall short. Health System Moves: HealthPartners and Essentia Health announced a proposed merger that would reshape regional hospital and clinic access.