State Health Policy: Gov. Mike Kehoe signed six Missouri health care bills, including an omnibus package expanding telehealth access, streamlining provider licensing, and strengthening protections for vulnerable residents. The laws also include a “born-alive” abortion survivors protection measure and expand the Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review Board, with added focus on maternity care deserts. Maternal Health: A new Missouri report says most pregnancy-related deaths tied to mental health conditions were preventable, highlighting the importance of postpartum follow-up care. Tick-Borne Allergy: Missouri lawmakers and health officials are moving to track alpha-gal syndrome cases as the tick-borne allergy spreads, with clinicians warning of growing unmet need. Blood Supply: The American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage, urging donations—especially from young donors and for O-positive and B-negative blood types. Community Health Access: Columbia’s Voluntary Action Center Opportunity Campus fully opened its overnight shelter and medical center, adding 24/7 support for people experiencing homelessness. Opioid Response: Greene County is accepting applications for its Opioid Settlement Program grants to fund prevention, recovery, and Narcan access. Health & Safety in the Field: Missouri State Highway Patrol reported multiple crashes with injuries and deaths, including a fatal Bates County rollover and a Clearmont rollover with moderate injuries.