Health & Wellness
06/17/2026 · Douglas County
Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Hospitalized
Mitch McConnell, the former Republican Senate Majority Leader, entered a hospital on Sunday, according to his spokesman. McConnell has used a wheelchair in the Capitol in recent months.
Samaritan's Purse Opens Two Ebola Treatment Centers in Congo
Samaritan's Purse has opened two treatment centers for Ebola patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The facilities in Bunia and Nyankunde are equipped to provide specialized care during the outbreak.
06/17/2026
CDC Links Infant Botulism Cases to Nara Organics Formula
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified a connection between infant botulism cases and Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula. Health officials recommend parents discontinue use of the product.
06/17/2026
Ebola outbreak disrupts daily life in eastern Congo
An Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has altered routines across the region, with hospitals converting to containment centers and residents grappling with competing sources of information.
06/17/2026