U.Va. Health & AI in care: UVA Health is expanding AI use in “carefully defined, low-risk” ways across patient care and operations, plus research and education—aiming to help with documentation, bed utilization, patient flow, and work in imaging and drug discovery. Mental health rights vs. institutions: Disability advocates are alarmed after a DOJ memo argues states don’t have to move people with severe mental disabilities out of institutions, challenging the “most integrated” community-care mandate tied to Olmstead v. L.C. Insurance contract pressure: Sentara says Anthem negotiations have stalled and it has notified Anthem it may let certain commercial, Medicare and Medicaid agreements expire if no deal is reached—raising near-term concerns for Virginians’ coverage. Data center health debate: A Virginia state senator is urging a moratorium on new data center approvals, citing environmental, power-grid, and potential health impacts as the fight over facilities intensifies. Public health food safety: Publix expanded its recall of GreenWise frozen berries in multiple states including Virginia due to possible E. coli contamination, warning consumers not to eat the products. Community health funding: Mount Rogers Community Services Board won a $1 million HHS grant to expand local substance abuse and mental health services. Local violence alerts: Police reported shootings tied to car meetups in the region, including a life-threatening case in Woodbridge and injuries in Prince George’s County, with authorities urging parents to warn teens about the risks. Workforce & wellness access: Bridging Virginia is rolling out a debt-focused loan guarantee effort to help nonprofits fund programs—an approach meant to strengthen long-term community health capacity.