Health Equity in Dayton: A new State of Black Dayton report says Black residents in Montgomery County face low-to-very-low health outcomes at nearly 70%, alongside big gaps in school readiness and income—while local leaders frame the data as both resiliency and renewal. Early Childhood & Care Access: Head Start leaders in the Miami Valley are pushing back on proposed federal funding caps and classroom ratio changes that could disrupt early learning plus health screening for thousands of families. Local Mental Health Funding: Warren County voters will decide Nov. 3 on renewing a 1-mill, five-year mental health levy, with the board citing rising outpatient services and support for 24/7 crisis response. Food Safety: Cyclospora cases keep climbing, with CDC reporting nearly 20,000 confirmed U.S. illnesses this season and major impacts on produce growers and safety systems. Public Health Alerts: Geauga Public Health confirmed 33 measles cases, underscoring declining vaccination rates. Child Safety: Ohio State research finds many child crash injuries involve improper or missing restraints, with early transitions between car seat and booster stages linked to worse outcomes. Cincinnati Kids’ Care: Cincinnati Children’s is expanding school-based support with a Mobile Care Center. Community Health & Safety: A West Chester pool accident left two toddlers hospitalized, with one child still in critical condition. Health Costs & Coverage: A report on “site-of-service” billing highlights how the same procedure can cost far more depending on where it’s performed. Local Wellness Infrastructure: Campbell Hall at Ohio State reopened after a major renovation focused on education, health, and well-being.