Health Insurance Access: MyCarePro says it’s expanding its health insurance guidance and education to 32 states, including Idaho, to help people navigate COBRA, Medicare, Marketplace plans, and transitions like job loss or retirement. Cancer & Prevention: Idaho Health and Welfare reports cancer is the state’s top killer, with about 8,500 new diagnoses a year; experts stress early screening and tackling major risk factors like smoking, heavy drinking, and low exercise. Vaccine Case in Idaho: Andrea Shaw, an Idaho mother who blamed routine vaccinations for her 18-month-old twins’ deaths, has been charged with first-degree murder; prosecutors allege she suffocated the children. Food Security Grants: The Idaho Food Bank Fund is taking 2026 grant applications through July 31 for hunger relief and healthy eating programs, with an average award of about $3,500. Rural Health & Hospital Strain: Spokane Public Radio highlights a campaign message from Pam Kohlmeier, a former emergency physician, arguing rural residents don’t fully understand the financial stress facing local hospitals. Public Health Threat: Reports warn “valley fever” could spread widely this summer as toxic dust storms lift fungal spores, with Idaho listed among at-risk areas. Community Health Infrastructure: Baker County hired a restaurant inspector after a year-long search, aiming to keep required food safety inspections on track. Healthcare Growth in North Idaho: A surge of retirees is driving more than $100 million in new Post Falls healthcare facilities, including an inpatient rehab hospital planned for 2028.