Medical Debt Relief: Gov. Katie Hobbs announced more than $1 billion in medical debt erased for 670,963 Arizonans through Undue Medical Debt, with letters going out and no action needed. Sudden Cardiac Arrest Preparedness: A cardiologist urges Arizona schools to fully implement AED access so survival doesn’t depend on luck or whether a defibrillator is nearby. Mental Health Care & Business: LifeStance Health reported Q2 results, including net income of $23.6 million and revenue topping forecasts, as it continues expanding outpatient mental health services. Clinical Research in Arizona: Barrow Neurological Institute received a $5 million Arizona Department of Health Services grant to start a Phase 1/2 ibogaine trial for long-term traumatic brain injury symptoms, with first enrollment expected in 2027. Infection Control Watch: CDC data highlights rising candida auris cases nationwide, including Illinois hotspots, with guidance on how it spreads in healthcare settings. Food Safety & Dining Compliance: Maricopa County’s “Dirty Dining” report flagged multiple Phoenix-area eateries for issues like missing certified managers, improper temperatures, and sanitation lapses. Public Health Access: Arizona’s SNAP system failures are spotlighted as hundreds of thousands lose benefits, leaving families choosing between rent and food. Heat Impact: An AP-NORC poll finds extreme heat is affecting Americans’ sleep, travel, and daily routines, with the West hit hardest.