Hospital Quality Spotlight: U.S. News & World Report named Barnes-Jewish Hospital No. 1 in the St. Louis area and Missouri Baptist Medical Center No. 2, with Mercy St. Louis No. 3 and St. Luke’s Hospital No. 4—plus multiple “high performing” procedure and condition ratings. Public Health & Safety: Missouri regulators recalled Juicy J’s cherry limeade infused pre-rolls after random testing found Aspergillus mold; it’s the second Missouri cannabis mold recall this month. Infectious Disease Watch: California warned of possible measles exposure after an unvaccinated Amtrak passenger traveled through at least six counties; Missouri coverage also flags growing tick-borne illness concern as ticks expand with milder winters. Mental Health Access: Avenues Counseling marked 15 years with a community open house, offering counseling regardless of ability to pay. Community Health Events: Hy-Vee is running free drive-thru flu shot clinics in September (no appointment needed). Health Policy Legal Challenge: A lawsuit challenges a federal Medicaid rule that narrows “medical frailty” protections, putting medically frail people at risk of losing coverage. Caregiving & Support: A VFW Auxiliary fundraiser in O’Fallon will help provide service dogs for Missouri veterans with PTSD or brain trauma.