Health Policy in Williamson County: Williamson County commissioners approved a non-binding letter of intent to explore a proposed $700M sale of Williamson Health to Ascension Saint Thomas, moving the deal into a due-diligence phase—while residents and officials urged caution after a medication error at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown. Public Health & Safety: Knox County school leaders and mental health experts addressed a wave of school threats, reminding families that threats are serious crimes in Tennessee and can carry prison time, with counselors urging parents not to “desensitize” kids to the danger. Infectious Disease Watch: The CDC reports 19,595 laboratory-confirmed Cyclospora cases in the U.S. since May 1, tied to iceberg lettuce from a Mexico operation, with thousands more additional cases under review. Mental Health Resources: Pathways Behavioral Health highlighted suicide prevention resources across West Tennessee during Suicide Prevention Month, noting its wide network of counseling, medication appointments, and wrap-around support. Community Health & Care Access: Clarksville received $3M for mental health crisis teams and a grant to expand mobile crisis services, aiming to bring faster help to people in need. Local Health System Costs: Shelby County commissioners advanced a jail health care provider contract recommendation, with the new Wexford Health deal projected to cost about $10M more per year than the prior provider. Outdoor Health Tip: West Tennessee residents are being warned about a tick surge, including risks like Lyme disease and Alpha-gal syndrome, and urged to mow, manage brush, and take protective steps outdoors.