Uninsured Kids in Idaho: A new Georgetown University report says Idaho’s uninsured rate for children under 6 rose from 5.8% (2022) to 7.9% (2024), a 36% jump—one of the highest in the U.S.—with Medicaid “unwinding” cited as a key driver. Tick Season Warning: East Idaho is seeing more ticks after a mild winter; University of Idaho Extension urges careful checks after outdoor time and use of EPA-approved repellent (at least 20% DEET). Local Health Outreach: Gritman Medical Center in Moscow is hosting a free Teddy Bear Clinic (June 20) to teach kids healthy habits with hands-on activities and first responders. Road Safety (Jerome County): Idaho State Police are investigating a deadly two-vehicle crash north of Jerome where a driver failed to yield at a stop sign; the pickup driver died at the scene and the other driver was taken to a local hospital. Rural Hospital Funding: The Senate passed legislation to extend the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration for five years, aimed at helping rural hospitals test Medicare payment models to keep care available. Cancer Research: A University of Utah-led Phase 3 trial found a prostate cancer drug combo (talazoparib + enzalutamide) cut the risk of progression or death by 52% in select patients.