Storm & Safety: A persistent nor’easter is battering the Northeast, bringing coastal flooding, power outages for tens of thousands, and at least one death, with high winds and heavy rain expected to continue into Sunday. Public Health Access: A Massachusetts-focused op-ed argues emergency departments are becoming the default when people can’t get timely primary care, citing high ER costs and the need for better “right care, right time” pathways. Dental Care: Great Expressions Dental Centers explains that receding gums usually don’t grow back on their own, but treatment can slow progression and, in some cases, improve root coverage depending on the cause. Genomics & Partnerships: A UAE health delegation met Boston-area institutions including Dana-Farber to explore genomic cancer detection pathways and collaboration in rare diseases, AI, and digital health. Mental Health & Justice: Lindsay Clancy’s case heads to a status conference after a mistrial, with motions and next steps expected to shape whether prosecutors seek a retrial. Healthcare Data Security: Maryland AG Brown announced a $2.3M multistate settlement with Labcorp over a 2019 data breach tied to a debt-collector vendor, affecting hundreds of thousands of Marylanders. Workforce & Immigration Policy: Major healthcare groups are urging the Trump administration to exempt medical professionals from a proposed steep H-1B petition fee that could worsen staffing shortages. Community Health & Housing: Harvard is closing off the Smith Campus Center plaza overnight, displacing homeless residents and pushing them to nearby areas.