Rural Maternal Care Readiness: A new ROSE simulation program is helping rural Minnesota childbirth centers stay prepared for rare but serious delivery complications like shoulder dystocia, as staffing shortages and unit closures push more births farther away. Food Safety Watch: University of Minnesota experts say cyclospora concerns are rising nationwide, but Minnesotans don’t need to avoid fresh produce—just follow food safety basics and track CDC/FDA updates. Pediatric Dermatology Insight: A registry study on children with vitiligo suggests treatment response varies by body area (head/neck vs trunk) and disease type, with poliosis linked to poorer repigmentation. Air Quality & Wildfire Smoke: Smoke from Pacific Northwest wildfires is expected to worsen air quality again this week, with guidance focused on limiting outdoor exposure and using indoor filtration. Minnesota Medicaid Fraud: Four Minnesota men pleaded guilty in a $2.2 million Medicaid housing fraud scheme that prosecutors say used AI to fabricate records. Healthcare Rankings: WalletHub’s 2026 state-by-state review again puts Minnesota near the top for healthcare affordability, access, and outcomes. Direct Primary Care: Minnesota pediatric direct primary care is highlighted in a national discussion on how direct primary care works differently in pediatrics and employer settings. Local Crash Update: A Rochester woman was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital after a Hwy. 52 interchange crash with a semi in Zumbrota; injuries were reported as non-life-threatening.