AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAlzheimer’s Care Access: Mississippi’s new Jill’s Law starts July 1, requiring insurance to cover Alzheimer’s biomarker testing for people with symptoms and a referral, aiming to catch disease earlier. Local Public Health Infrastructure: Jones County Health Department renovations are restarting, with a pre-construction meeting June 25 and construction beginning in July; the $678,000 project will run in phases to keep services going. Hospital Expansion: Ochsner Children’s is expanding its pediatric heart program with new pediatric cardiology, cardiac surgery, and intensive care physicians to boost access to complex care in the Gulf South. Air Quality & Breathing Risks: Allergy specialists are warning Mississippians to prepare for Sahara dust returning, which can worsen asthma and allergy symptoms. Community Health Governance: Jackson residents packed a special council meeting to question a proposed data center ordinance, raising concerns about how such projects are handled locally. Behavioral Health Workforce: Mississippi State Hospital staff completed professional development and peer support training, including recovery-focused sessions on exercise, nutrition, and peer coaching. Research & Agriculture: MSU scientists helped clarify cotton domestication origins, tracing modern cotton’s roots to Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula and pointing to traits that could strengthen future crops.
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