McConnell Health Transparency: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has sent Sen. Mitch McConnell a formal letter demanding more details about his health after three weeks of silence following his June 14 hospitalization, as speculation grows about his ability to return to the Senate. Mental Health Access: OneQuest Health opened a new Louisville mental health center with no wait-list, offering therapy, intensive services, and telehealth as Kentucky faces ongoing shortage areas. Parasite Outbreak Watch: Norton Healthcare reports 16 new cyclosporiasis diagnoses in Kentucky over three weeks, with cases rising in summer across multiple states; officials urge careful handwashing and thorough produce washing. Food Safety Alert: The FDA and CDC are investigating an E. coli outbreak tied to frozen GreenWise Organic blueberries sold at Publix, prompting a recall that includes Kentucky shoppers. COVID Update: A new COVID subvariant, “Nimbus,” is becoming dominant nationally while wastewater signals rise in 10 states, with high-risk Kentuckians urged to check vaccine status. Local Care Expansion: Capital Gastroenterology opened in Frankfort, adding nearby access to colonoscopies and other digestive health services. Opioid Treatment Myths: A Kentucky-focused explainer pushes back on misconceptions about starting medication-assisted treatment via telehealth and buprenorphine. Data Center Community Pushback: Kentucky lawmakers and residents continue challenging hyperscale data center plans, including opposition in Louisville and Bell County.