AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAlzheimer’s & Brain Health: MSDH is urging Mississippians to protect brain health during Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, listing 10 warning signs and noting Black Americans face higher risk. Emergency Care Expansion: Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg is renovating and expanding its emergency department, adding a more efficient “hotel-like” front area and more treatment rooms to move patients through faster. SNAP Security Upgrade: MDHS is rolling out the ConnectEBT mobile app on June 11 with a card-lock feature and default blocks on online and out-of-state SNAP transactions to curb fraud and theft. Mental Health Access via Telepsychiatry: A new report highlights how telepsychiatry can help close gaps in psychiatric care where “psychiatric deserts” leave many without timely help. Class Action Over Data Center Noise: Mississippi residents filed a federal class action against xAI and SpaceX over alleged 24/7 noise and vibrations from a Southaven power plant, claiming health and property impacts. Veterans Benefits Help: A coalition clinic in Memphis connected 100+ veterans with in-person support for VA disability claims and VA.gov/My HealtheVet help. Contraception Access Spotlight: A giant inflatable IUD outside the Mississippi Capitol is drawing attention to contraception protections and state-level efforts. Home Care Funding Growth: PRN Funding expanded home care invoice factoring into four new states, including Mississippi, aiming to speed cash for staffing and operations.
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