AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMosquito season: Mississippi health experts warn June–August is peak mosquito time, with tips like repellent and protective clothing as West Nile risk continues. Chagas disease: The CDC now recognizes Chagas as endemic in the U.S., with an estimated 300,000 Americans possibly living with it unknowingly. Diabetes costs: Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith is backing an insulin bill that would cap out-of-pocket insulin at $35/month and create help for uninsured patients. Reproductive health access: A large IUD display in Jackson highlights contraception access concerns as lawmakers and advocates push back on restrictions. Local health infrastructure: Taylorsville is upgrading its water system with new isolation valves after repeated line breaks left residents without water. Animal welfare: Southern Pines Animal Shelter in Hattiesburg says 30+ cats and kittens were abandoned in cages and is seeking donations, fosters, and adoptions. Community wellness: Utica’s Juneteenth celebration includes health info booths and a blood drive. Public safety: An Ocean Springs officer-involved shooting left one person dead; the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is handling the case.
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