Sepsis and pneumonia details: NASCAR star Kyle Busch’s death certificate says he died from hemorrhagic shock and disseminated intravascular coagulation after bacterial pneumonia progressed to sepsis, with symptoms lasting “days to weeks” before the rapid decline. Cancer care access: AngioDynamics says Medicare coverage guidance for its NanoKnife irreversible electroporation (IRE) is now in place for favorable intermediate-risk prostate cancer and metastatic colorectal cancer to the liver, effective July 5, 2026. Weight-loss drug safety alarm: A new report highlights rising GLP-1 overdoses tied to easier online access, including a case where a telehealth-prescribed semaglutide dose was nearly nine times a typical first dose. Rural clinician pipeline: ECU Health Medical Center is expanding rural Graduate Medical Education residency tracks in internal medicine, general surgery, OB-GYN, and pediatrics to address provider shortages. Nursing spotlight: ECU Health Beaufort marked Nurses Month with a community walk and celebration honoring local nurses. Medicaid coverage pressure: North Carolina’s uninsured rate may rebound after enhanced ACA marketplace subsidies expired at the end of 2025, potentially shrinking the healthier portion of the risk pool. Pet reunification help: Free microchip scanning stations are rolling out via QR-based registry lookup to speed reunions at animal shelters. Public health in food: The FDA reported 181 inspections across 180 North Carolina food and cosmetics companies in 2025, with major citation activity in food-related areas.