Oral Health Access Gap: A Bergen County dental practice points to New Jersey Department of Health data showing big county-by-county differences in adult dental visits, with untreated oral disease tied to broader health risks like diabetes and heart disease. Food Safety: NJ cyclospora cases linked to recalled iceberg lettuce have reached 120, but FDA says the recalled product is off shelves and best-by dates have passed, lowering immediate risk. Public Health & School Wellness: A national study ranks states by how much K-12 students care about doing well in school; New Jersey and nearby Northeast states show higher shares of kids reported as consistently engaged. State Worker Health Costs: Gov. Mikie Sherrill and 17 unions agreed to freeze 2027 state worker health contribution rates, even as actuary Aon warns costs are still climbing. Dental/Child Health Access: Tribeca Pediatrics is opening a new Glen Rock office, expanding pediatric care options for local families. Environmental Health: Jellyfish are clogging the Rockaway shore and stinging swimmers, with marine experts warning about a more aggressive species moving closer to beaches. Health Care Policy Fight (National): Colorado and other states sued to block a Trump administration Medicaid rule that would bar federal funding for gender-affirming care for low-income transgender youth. Senior Housing Investment: American Healthcare REIT acquired eight senior housing communities, including a New Jersey presence, in a $696 million deal.