Swine Health Research: The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine is rolling out three National Pork Board–supported initiatives aimed at strengthening national biosecurity, improving viral disease control, and benchmarking practices internationally—starting with mapping biosecurity strengths and gaps across large farms, show pigs, and small-scale operations, plus work focused on immunization strategies against PRRSV-2, a major costly threat in herds. Nursing Workforce Costs: In Canada, the exam fee for the Canadian National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) rises from $360 to $570, a 58% jump that nursing students say will make it harder to enter the profession amid tuition, licensing fees, and unpaid clinical practicums. Public Health via Attendance: Colorado reports only minimal gains in attendance and chronic absenteeism, with chronic absenteeism down from 28.4% to 27.5% and attendance up slightly to 91.5%, while officials say more work is needed to meet pre-pandemic targets. Dental Education Recognition: Western Jamaica-based medical professionals Dr Delroy Fray and Dr Christopher Ogunsalu received fellowships from the International College of Dentists, highlighting ongoing investment in advanced dental training and regional capacity-building.