Heat Safety: With El Niño pushing hotter, drier conditions, Aruba’s DVG is warning residents as temperatures may hit 34°C and the heat index could feel like 35–40°C—urging extra water, shade, light clothing, sunscreen, and watch-outs like dizziness, headaches, nausea, and confusion. Back-to-School Support: Red Cross Aruba and Kiwanis helped 100 children kick off the new school year with clothing, haircuts, sports and hygiene workshops, plus first-aid and hurricane preparedness sessions. Local Health & Care Quality: Medical Institute San Nicolas (ImSan) celebrated its JCI Gold Seal of Approval reaccreditation, highlighting patient safety and quality improvements, while a selection process is underway for a new institute director. Rehab Access: Horacio Oduber Hospital director Jacco Vroegop says Aruba still needs a complete multidisciplinary rehabilitation facility to help stroke, trauma, and older adults regain independence. Community Wellness: A national clean-up day (Aug 28–29) aims to keep Aruba healthier and more resilient, with youth and families joining organized efforts. Addiction Treatment: Brasami outlines its phased addiction program—from detoxification and stabilization to rehabilitation, trauma work, and resocialization—framing addiction as a psychiatric and brain disease.