AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNew Health Center Opens in Yazoo City: U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson cut the ribbon on the $7 million G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center, a 23,000-square-foot site set to open Sept. 7 with primary care, pediatrics, women’s health, dental, behavioral health, WIC, and an in-house drive-thru pharmacy. Mississippi Health Rankings: U.S. News ranks Mississippi 48th overall for the third straight year, with health care at 50th—citing access, quality, and public health gaps. Tobacco Cessation Support: The Mississippi Quitline is promoting free, confidential help to quit nicotine, including coaching and free nicotine replacement therapy. Food Safety Recall: Walmart-linked bettergoods pistachio nut butter is recalled in 19 states after possible Salmonella contamination. Public Health & Policy: Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway joined a push for federal legislation to expand states’ power to investigate and prosecute Medicaid fraud. Maternal Health Spotlight: Mississippi Moms Matter hosted a maternal health panel at the Capital Club in Jackson. Community Health Access: Mississippi foster youth say the FAITH Scholarship ran out weeks before fall, threatening college plans. Investigation Update: Jackson police are investigating a woman found dead behind a home, with an autopsy pending.
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