Medicaid Privacy in Focus: Connecticut DSS says a Gainwell Technologies provider-portal breach exposed payment and claims info tied to about 41,000 HUSKY Health members, but not electronic health records, Social Security numbers, or financial account details; DSS says there’s no sign of misuse and offers free credit/identity monitoring. SNAP Pressure on Families: A new report finds nearly 63,000 people lost SNAP benefits in Connecticut—double what officials expected—leaving some residents scrambling for meals as work requirements take effect. Mosquito-Borne Risk: West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes across 22 Connecticut towns, with officials urging residents to use EPA-registered repellent and protect skin especially at dusk and dawn. School Health Update: Connecticut kindergarten vaccination rates rose even as national numbers decline, with 98.4% of CT kindergartners in compliance for key vaccines. New Clinical Option for Back Pain: Stamford Health became the first U.S. hospital to treat chronic low back pain using focused ultrasound (Neurolyser XR). FTC Privacy & Pricing Watch: The FTC proposed enforcement guidance on personalized pricing, warning companies to clearly disclose when prices vary based on personal data and why.