Wildfire Smoke Health Costs: Northern Illinois saw dangerous smoke days as wildfire haze pushed Air Quality Index readings into “very unhealthy” territory, forcing event cancellations and raising concerns about broader health and economic impacts. AI & Medical Misinformation: A Florida pastor sued OpenAI after alleged ChatGPT medical advice led to near-fatal blood clots, while a Chicago-area doctor says an AI account “stole her face” to sell beauty products—both spotlighting real-world harm from bad guidance. Cancer Care Update (Illinois ties): At ASCO in Chicago, researchers discussed UNITE study findings on dose interruptions in EV/pembro for advanced urothelial cancer, adding nuance to how treatment changes affect outcomes. Diabetes Transplant Progress: UChicago researchers reported progress toward reducing immune suppression in type 1 diabetes islet transplants using a less-toxic antibody approach. Hospital Nursing Quality: Memorial Hospital in Carthage earned a 5-star HCAHPS rating for nurse communication, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Back-to-School Health: Heartland pediatricians urged families to book physicals and update vaccines now to meet school requirements. Animal Health & Transport: Screwworm restrictions are slowing dog and cat transports from crowded shelters, complicating rescue operations. Community Food Support: The Monticello Community Garden marked a decade of service, growing produce for local food banks and assisted living partners.