Overdose Response: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore declared Aug. 31 International Overdose Awareness Day, highlighting progress in cutting fatal overdoses and urging continued access to treatment, prevention, and recovery supports. Public Health Research: Cyclospora outbreak updates show cases topping 17,000 since May 1, while federal research capacity is being scaled back—two USDA projects tied to Maryland lost funding and a third is slated to move. Cancer Care & Support: Mercy Medical Center’s “Katie’s Corner” at The Women’s Health Boutique is spotlighted for helping women facing ovarian cancer, with clinicians noting limited screening options compared with other cancers. Healthcare Fraud: Two Maryland brothers accused in a CareFirst racketeering case argue the insurer’s $50M claim is time-barred, alleging improper Maryland residency reporting for specialized care. Family Planning Funding Fight: A coalition including Delaware and other states sued to block new Title X conditions that could strip federal family planning funding from states and providers. Data Centers & Health Tech: Maryland counties’ pushback against data centers is drawing warnings from local tech leaders about future compute constraints as AI demand grows. Community Health Events: Talbot Goes Purple will host a free screening and Q&A of “An American Opioid Crisis” to reduce stigma and boost awareness of prevention and recovery. Violence & Safety: In Linkwood and Hurlock, multiple arrests continue in connected shootings that killed a 5-year-old and left a teen critically injured, with a 15-year-old now charged with attempted murder.