AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoKratom and cat’s claw warning: Utah health officials issued an urgent public health alert after four deaths tied to “high-potency” illegal herbal supplements, including kratom and cat’s claw—both linked to overdoses and not FDA-approved—raising new concerns for Mississippi residents after prior Ole Miss-related deaths. Maternal health costs: A new analysis finds birth costs keep climbing, with New York and New Jersey among the highest, while national averages for vaginal and C-section deliveries rise sharply since 2022—an issue that hits families across the South. Vaccination gaps: A WalletHub review flags Mississippi as the lowest for several child and adult vaccine measures, while measles cases in the U.S. reach a 35-year high, putting more pressure on state immunization efforts. Food support in Mississippi: A federal program is sending reimbursement dollars to eligible Mississippi facilities to help serve healthier meals to children and adults, aiming to stretch budgets amid rising household costs. Local safety: Mississippi Highway Patrol reported a deadly Highway 50 crash in Clay County that killed a 10-year-old passenger and the driver, with multiple other children injured and airlifted for care.
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