AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTelehealth Funding: U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith helped secure more than $4 million for UMMC to expand telehealth statewide, including rural access. Vaccination Push: Greenville health leaders held a Vaccine Day as Mississippi ranks last nationally for immunization, including low HPV, tetanus, and shingles uptake. Heat & Safety: Shelby County tracked 1,075 emergency visits for heat-related illness since April 1, with one reported death, as triple-digit temperatures continue to strain families and kids. Service Animals: Ocean Springs’ medical alert service dog Juju is a semifinalist for the American Humane Hero Dog Awards, highlighting how trained support can prevent fainting and seizures. Water Justice: A federal appeals decision upheld that Jackson residents lack a constitutional right to clean water, renewing calls for environmental justice. Food & Health Costs: New data shows Mississippi households have paid about $2,074 each in executive tariffs since Jan. 2025, with potential ripple effects for health-related supply chains. Diaper Need: YWCA Quad Cities says diaper demand is rising, with Tyson Foods’ closure expected to add pressure on local families.
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