PFAS Health Alert: Groundwater at Lebanon airport was confirmed contaminated with “forever chemicals,” with samples above state/federal standards; a public hearing will consider funding a state-mandated investigation. Ceasefire Fallout in Southern Lebanon: UNHCR says fresh Israeli airstrikes triggered hundreds of families to flee north despite ceasefire arrangements; about 360,000 remain displaced, with damaged homes and limited access to health, water, and electricity. Displacement & Services Strain: UNHCR reports 860,000 people have returned, but the humanitarian crisis is still “immense,” especially where infrastructure and essential services are disrupted. Emergency Care Funding Pressure: Lebanon Fire District is weighing a possible levy as higher EMS demand and reduced unit availability strain medic services. Substance Use Treatment Progress: A nonprofit says it’s starting support for a residential treatment center for moms and children even as construction delays push opening to 2027. Community Health Merger: Berks Community Health Center plans to merge with Union Community Care to expand affordable care access. Workplace Injury from Old Munitions: An explosion of unexploded ordnance in northern Israel injured six Thai migrant workers, sending two to surgery. Menstrual Health & Equity: Period poverty is highlighted as a driver of missed school days and lost opportunities for girls and young women. Plant-Based Nutrition: A local “Naturally Vegan” cooking feature spotlights plant-based meals as both everyday tradition and health choice.