AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRural Health Funding: Mississippi is set to receive nearly $206M in its rural health transformation program, with first-year grants of $81.7M aimed at telehealth expansion, health tech upgrades, workforce recruitment, psychiatric emergency services, and pilots for obesity, prenatal care, and behavioral health. School Safety Training: Mississippi law enforcement and the Office of Homeland Security are rolling out ALERRT active-shooter training for schools, emphasizing faster medical care for wounded victims. Food Safety: The FDA upgraded a salmonella egg recall affecting about 19 million eggs to its highest risk level (Class I), with illnesses reported across multiple states and a narrow “check your carton” window as sell-by dates approach. Maternal & Child Health: A new map flags Mississippi among the states with the worst children’s dental health outcomes, underscoring preventable tooth decay disparities. Violence at Hospitals: Authorities are investigating a shooting at Forrest General Hospital in Mississippi, reported as an apparent murder-suicide involving a patient and her husband. Community Health After Storms: VA emergency outreach teams are helping veterans stay connected to care following Mississippi tornado damage.
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