Cybersecurity & Health Records: Ontario warned residents that a Thomson Reuters-owned court case-management system (C-Track) was hit by unauthorized access, potentially exposing personal information tied to Ontario appellate and trial courts. Maternal Health: A ProPublica analysis of CDC data found ectopic pregnancy deaths nearly doubled from 2020–2025 versus the prior six years, with abortion bans complicating timely diagnosis and care. Substance Use & Recovery: North Dakota marked National Recovery Month, highlighting peer support, stigma reduction, and recovery-focused programming tied to the upcoming Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference. Workforce & Access: BCBSND Caring Foundation is expanding its health scholarships from 30 to 50 recipients for 2026 to help address primary care and mental health provider shortages. Public Health (Rabies): NDSU’s veterinary lab reported more rabies-positive bats, urging residents not to handle bats and to seek medical advice after possible exposure. Food Assistance Policy: North Dakota’s SNAP “soda ban” was postponed until Nov. 1 after federal officials requested the delay ahead of public comment. Local Care Support: HERO in Fargo marked 75,948 people helped since 1996, continuing to provide low- or no-cost medical supplies. Community Safety: Grand Forks Police Department highlighted its drug recognition experts and DUI enforcement campaign, aimed at identifying impairment beyond alcohol. Livestock Health: South Dakota confirmed its first 2026 cattle anthrax case, quarantining a Meade County herd after unexplained deaths.