Medicaid Access in Focus: Nebraska health advocates are warning that the state’s “rushed” rollout of federal Medicaid work requirements is creating delays and confusion, with some residents waiting up to 90 minutes for help and questions still unanswered as enforcement ramps up. Rural Health Funding: Nebraska has awarded nearly $100 million of its first-year Rural Health Transformation Program funds and launched a public dashboard to track where money is going across the state. Public Health Alerts: DHHS issued a Harmful Algal Bloom health alert for Maskenthine Reservoir in Stanton County, closing swimming beaches and urging residents to avoid exposure. Care Innovation: UNL researchers are developing a wearable “sticker” that tracks walking patterns to help detect disease earlier, with UNMC clinicians linking gait changes to medical issues. Vision Education: Beyond Vision LNK is pushing for more eye health education in Nebraska K–12 schools, highlighting functional vision problems that can slip past standard screenings. Blood Supply: The American Red Cross is warning of a nationwide and Nebraska blood shortage, urging donors to help refill critical supplies. Mental Health Access for Veterans: A new partnership connects Omaha-area veterans to more affordable mental health care through referrals and reduced-cost services. Health & Wellness Spotlight: Former Packers running back Ahman Green shared his early-onset Parkinson’s diagnosis, underscoring the importance of staying active and managing health proactively.