Stroke Care Recognition: Colquitt Regional Medical Center in South Georgia earned American Heart Association awards for high-quality stroke treatment, including a Stroke Gold Achievement and Rural Silver recognition, underscoring the push for faster, guideline-based care. Patient Safety & Transparency: SGMC Health (Valdosta) received the Leapfrog Full Transparency Badge for publicly reporting patient safety and quality data, aiming to help patients make informed choices. Addiction Treatment Research: The VA Portland Health Care System joined a nationwide trial testing semaglutide (a GLP-1 diabetes drug) for alcohol use disorder, with weekly injections over 24 weeks for participating veterans. Public Health & Access: A UFW Foundation survey found undocumented farm workers report major fear from immigration enforcement, with many avoiding medical care and reporting detention/deportation concerns. Food Safety: Lidl US expanded recalls of Eridanous shortbread cookies due to undeclared wheat, soy, milk, egg, and tree nut allergens. Health in the News (Local): A high-speed motorcycle chase in Georgia ended with the rider hospitalized; troopers provided immediate medical attention and said he was stable. Medical Ethics & Detention: Human rights groups report a detained Russian citizen in Georgia suffered a hypertensive crisis and worsening health, citing lack of adequate treatment.