Aging & Caregiving: Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging CEO Greg Zars was elected to the USAging Board of Directors, expanding national influence for home- and community-based support for older adults and caregivers. Medicare Help: Bremer County SHIIP-SMP counselors Frank Haaland and Joe Wolfe received Governor’s Volunteer Awards for more than 1,050 combined appointments helping Iowans navigate Medicare. Primary Care Access: Waverly Health Center is expanding family practice clinics to Parkersburg, partnering with Brandy Reints, ARNP, to keep local primary and walk-in services running during the transition. Rural Health Support: Tama County Public Health and Home Care received a $1,000 grant from the American Legion of Iowa Foundation to fund a rural health bridge project for maternal health families, low-income residents, and veterans. Back-to-School Health: Trinity Muscatine Public Health will host a free Back-to-School Health Clinic Aug. 6 with dental, vision, lead testing, and developmental screenings for young kids. Blood Supply & Wellness: LifeServe Blood Center is pushing donations during National Wellness Month, noting donors get mini health screenings and that blood needs are critical. Community Health & Housing: Wapello County’s annual “Pit Stop” event brought together services for people facing homelessness and poverty, including medical, legal, mental health, and food support. Air Quality: Iowa DNR released draft Title V air permit applications for public review, inviting comments before final decisions. Animal Health & Welfare: Van Buren County filed 34 animal neglect charges against a suspected puppy mill operator after alleged failures to provide food, water, and clean conditions. Health Policy Impact: A report says Medicaid work requirements are taking effect, with millions at risk of losing coverage as states build verification systems.