Long term care equipment requirements are changing fast. In 2026, facilities and families face higher acuity, tighter compliance scrutiny, and rising safety risks. This in-depth guide explains what equipment is required, where care most often fails, and how smart purchasing and lifecycle planning reduce incidents, costs, and liability across nursing homes, home health, and home care settings.

A major change to the childhood immunization schedule is reshaping how the CDC vaccine schedule is followed nationwide. This guide breaks down what moved on the vaccine schedule for kids, what “shared clinical decision-making” really means, and what families, pharmacies, and schools should expect next—plus the most important questions to ask your pediatrician.

The White House spotlighted the new dietary guidelines 2026—the updated US dietary guidelines 2025–2030—with a sharper national push to reduce obesity by cutting added sugar and rethinking how Americans rely on highly processed foods. Here’s what changed, why it matters for school meals and federal programs, and what it means for everyday eating.