AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNeonatal Nutrition Grant: UAB researchers won a $634,334 NIH/NHLBI R34 grant to test whether boosting key fatty acids in early human milk can improve lung development and cut respiratory complications in extremely preterm infants. Nursing Home Watch: CMS data highlights quality swings across Alabama and beyond—Coosa Valley Healthcare Center in Talladega County earned a 5-star overall rating in Q1 2026, while Hatley Health Care in Chilton County posted a 4-star rating with no fines. FDA Inspections: FDA records show three Cullman-area companies received inspections in 2025, with two flagged for voluntary action and one rated no action needed. Public Health Access: A new study finds miscarriage care options shrink in abortion-ban states, with more patients managed without the preferred two-drug approach. Training & Care: St. Peter’s Health donated a retired ambulance to Helena College EMT students to boost hands-on emergency training. Health Tech/Infrastructure: ProSat Networks expanded Starlink and Wi‑Fi installation statewide, pointing to Alabama’s large unserved/underserved internet gaps that affect schools and healthcare networks.
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