AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoOverdose Prevention: Mississippi DMH will hold an Overdose Awareness Day press conference Aug. 31 at Jackson Medical Mall, highlighting progress in lowering overdose deaths and expanding access to naloxone (Narcan), including anonymous vending-machine options. Local Impact: In Forrest County, leaders credit easier Narcan access and training for fewer overdoses this year, with the coroner pointing to a drop in fentanyl-related cases. Youth Safety & Mental Health: Mississippi is set to receive nearly $190M from a multistate Meta settlement aimed at changing Instagram/Facebook teen protections, with new limits and enforcement tied to youth mental health concerns. Food Safety: The FDA upgraded a cyclospora-linked Taylor Farms de Mexico recall to Class I, with the outbreak now reported across 20 states and including Mississippi among distribution areas. Maternal Health: UMMC and the Mississippi Public Health Institute are launching partnerships targeting the state’s high maternal mortality rate. Health Access & Workforce: Gov. Reeves announced nearly $150M in rural health grants, including Mississippi-focused funding for transformation efforts.
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