Mercury Health Alert: A Bolivia study reports toxic mercury contamination in four Indigenous communities in the Beni, Mamoré, and Madre de Dios river basins, with hair tests showing levels above WHO-acceptable thresholds in most residents; researchers link exposure mainly to fish eaten after mercury waste from illegal gold extraction. Access to Care: CommWell Health announced a new community mobile unit equipped for both medical and dental services, aiming to bring care directly to multiple southeastern North Carolina counties and support disaster response. Food Safety Training: Safe Plates Food Safety Manager certification training is scheduled, targeting food service managers and supervisors in settings like hospitals and nursing homes. New Outpatient Infusion Site: Novant Health opened an infusion clinic in Shallotte offering outpatient IV treatments for conditions including anemia, heart failure, inflammatory bowel disease, and chemotherapy infusions. Public Health & Environment: El Alto carried out a major cleanup of rivers feeding Lake Titicaca, removing over 16 tons of solid waste to reduce pollution impacts on water quality. Legal Pressure in Bolivia: Prosecutors issued arrest warrants for former President Evo Morales tied to deadly road blockades, raising concerns about ongoing instability that can disrupt access to food, fuel, and medicine. Conservation Note: An albino river turtle was recorded in Bolivia’s Manuripi reserve, highlighting rare wildlife events amid broader environmental pressures. Health History Curiosity: A Florence convent archive surfaced a mid-19th-century “restorative wine elixir” recipe using Bolivian coca leaves and kola nuts, fueling renewed debate about early tonic ingredients.