PFAS Accountability in NH: New Hampshire received another $7.3 million from the 3M “forever chemical” settlement, adding to more than $43 million already returned to the state’s Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Fund, with more payments expected through 2033. Cancer Care Upgrade: Southern New Hampshire Medical Center added an in-house GE Omni Legend PET/CT system, funded through Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, boosting annual scan volume by 16% and expanding advanced cancer detection. Childcare Quality Debate: A New Hampshire-focused piece challenges the state to redefine “high-quality childcare” beyond checklists like credentials and curriculum, centering what families actually experience—safety, relationships, belonging, and affordability. Foodborne Illness Watch: National cyclosporiasis reporting shows Ohio’s new cases continue to drop, while health officials reiterate washing produce and safe food handling. Reproductive Health Policy: New Jersey’s new shield law aims to protect people seeking reproductive and gender-affirming care from out-of-state criminal investigations. Youth Detention Oversight: Lawmakers and watchdogs raise renewed concerns about conditions at New Hampshire’s youth detention center as staffing and abuse allegations remain in focus. Health Tech & Growth: Imaging provider Imagen expands leadership as its radiologist roster nears 200, reflecting ongoing demand for specialty imaging services. COVID Update: CDC modeling says infections are growing or likely growing in 50 states, with New Hampshire listed as “likely growing.” Outdoor Safety: Four teens rescued from Mount Lafayette face a rescue bill over $1,000 after an ill-prepared hike turned into a midnight emergency.