AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAlzheimer’s Awareness: A new Alabama-focused report highlights that more than 103,000 people in the state live with Alzheimer’s, while over 222,000 family members and friends provide unpaid care—plus tips on brain-healthy habits during June’s Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Tick Season & Lyme Risk: Health officials warn that tick-bite emergency visits are spiking in parts of the region, with deer/blacklegged ticks driving higher Lyme disease risk as summer outdoor time ramps up. Local Health Care Access: Jackson Hospital’s CEO warns the Montgomery hospital could close as early as July if a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama reimbursement deal isn’t reached by June 25, with closure steps targeted for July 1. Men’s Health Push: Alabama State University urges Hornet men to prioritize preventive care during June, with the ASU Health Center open weekdays for appointments. Health Policy Watch: The PEEHIP board approved withdrawing up to $200 million from its retiree trust fund to help cover a benefit funding gap for FY27 amid rising health costs.
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