Ohio Behavioral Health Oversight: Ohio’s Department of Behavioral Health rolled out enhanced oversight and accountability for mental health and addiction programs, aiming to tighten provider reviews, renewals, and fraud/waste coordination. Medicare Fraud in Ohio: A Westlake physician was ordered to pay about $1 million in restitution after pleading guilty in a Medicare fraud case tied to medically unnecessary braces and genetic testing. Sleep Meds Caution: A “To Your Good Health” Q&A warns that common sleep drugs can affect sleep stages tied to brain cleanup, reinforcing that these meds may not be ideal for regular use. Whooping Cough Alert: CDC data show pertussis cases rising fast nationwide, with Ohio among the hardest-hit states and deaths concentrated in unvaccinated infants. Alpha-Gal Syndrome: Health officials are spotlighting a tick-bite-triggered meat allergy that’s increasing, with new treatments now approved. Medicaid/ACA Coverage Pressure: A new analysis says Ohio could lose about 51,000 jobs by 2029 if Medicaid and ACA coverage changes take effect, underscoring health coverage ripple effects. Local Heat Help: Ohio’s Summer Crisis Program (HEAP) opens July 1 to help eligible households pay electric bills and get air conditioning or repairs. Community Health & Safety: A Warren child was injured after being struck by a firetruck, and local courts and services continue to adjust after incidents like a courthouse fire.