Heart Health Breakthrough: Pulnovo Medical says its PADN-HF-PH trial (264 patients) cut clinical worsening risk by 51% and reduced recurrent events by 35.5%, with results published in NEJM after ESC Congress 2026. Public Health & Safety: An extreme heat warning is in effect across Douglas County and much of Kansas through Tuesday evening, with Lawrence forecast to hit a heat index near 106—NWS urges limiting strenuous activity and watching for heat illness. Healthcare Access & Caregiving: Kansas disability advocates warn that hospital triage rules during crises could disadvantage people with disabilities, citing complaints filed in multiple states including Kansas. Community Health Support: Johnson County is planning Kansas’s first family safety center, a “one-stop shop” for survivors of violence, aiming to reduce the need to travel between many agencies. Local Wellness Infrastructure: Lawrence school district will add preschool capacity after a waitlist topped 160 families, opening five more classrooms mid-September. Food Safety Alert: A recalled sprouts outbreak linked to Shiga toxin E. coli and Salmonella Agona has been complicated by investigators saying the recalled product was distributed to only two states, leaving many illnesses unexplained. Housing & Affordability: Kansas lawmakers are raising concerns about the number of duplexes being built in the Wichita area, arguing for a better mix of housing types and community impacts.