Workforce & Disability Employment: UVM Health’s Project SEARCH wrapped up with a June 3 ceremony for eight graduates, including a Burlington parent describing how the year-long program built workplace skills and helped manage Type 1 diabetes with more independence. Maternal Health Access: More women are turning to doulas as care gaps widen and affordability strains push families to seek extra support before and after birth. Flu Prevention Research: UVM Larner College of Medicine researchers say an “accidental” lab discovery revealed how different flu strains enter human cells, pointing to new ways to prevent infection. Public Health & Substance Safety: CDC reports show kratom poisonings and hospitalizations have surged over the past decade, as states consider bans or tighter rules amid rising addiction and overdose concerns. Juvenile Behavioral Health: Vermont officials are weighing a South Burlington site for a new 14-bed stabilization and treatment facility for justice-involved teens, aiming to fill a critical gap since Woodside closed in 2020. Nursing Shortage Watch: A WalletHub ranking puts Louisiana near the bottom for nurses and projects a major RN shortfall by 2030, underscoring staffing pressures that can ripple into care quality. Community Health & Environment: Vermont Fish and Wildlife urges boaters and anglers to keep distance from nesting loons and reel in line to reduce entanglement risks. Healthcare System Risk: A new report flags hundreds of rural hospitals at risk of closure, warning of longer emergency travel times and reduced access to services. Student Aid Legal Fight: Nevada AG Aaron Ford leads a coalition suing the U.S. Department of Education over a rule that limits federal student loans for many professional degree programs, including healthcare pathways.