Heart Care & Community Support: Annandale’s Henry Dolan, 10, is facing another possible heart transplant after living through a 2% survival odds infancy diagnosis; a “Hope for Henry” fundraiser drew local support to help cover medical and other costs. Suicide Prevention: The Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention in the St. Peter/Mankato area is set for Sept. 27, with organizers emphasizing stigma reduction and early help-seeking. Medicare Advantage Pressure: A new report says 29 health systems are dropping Medicare Advantage plans in 2026, citing prior authorization denials and reimbursement issues—raising concerns about access and administrative barriers. Assisted Living Oversight: A Minnesota audit finds the state often misses required assisted living facility inspection timelines and that the public “report card” rating may not reflect serious maltreatment findings. Flu Vaccines Made Easier: Hy-Vee pharmacies in Minnesota are offering 2026-2027 flu shots with no appointment or prescription needed, including regular and high-dose options. Fall Health & Wellness Season: Minnesota DNR kicked off its 2026 fall color forecast and weekly updates, noting drought and heat can affect tree color timing and intensity. Housing Snapshot (HUD): Multiple Minnesota county rankings highlight uneven HUD-assisted housing totals in 2025, with Hennepin leading overall and some counties near the bottom—underscoring ongoing local demand for subsidized options.