AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoKratom Safety: Two Ole Miss students found dead in September had synthetic kratom compounds in their systems, according to court testimony. Their deaths have intensified concern about potent products sold in smoke shops and renewed calls for tighter regulation in Mississippi. Storm Readiness: Ahead of Hurricane Isaias, officials urged Gulf Coast residents to refill prescriptions and plan for backup power for dialysis and oxygen equipment. The storm later brought outages and damage across the Southeast, underscoring risks for people who rely on medical devices or refrigerated medicines. Cancer Care: A Mississippi hospital and state program are working to close a breast cancer care gap, as advocates also press lawmakers to prioritize cancer research funding. Health Workforce: Hinds Community College dedicated a $64 million Health Sciences Complex in Pearl, expanding facilities for health-professions education.
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