AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFood Safety Alert: The CDC and FDA are investigating an E. coli outbreak tied to frozen GreenWise Organic blueberries sold at Publix, prompting a recall in Alabama and seven other states after 12 illnesses (four hospitalized). Infectious Disease Watch: A new COVID subvariant, “Nimbus” (NB.1.8.1), is now dominant nationwide, with wastewater signals rising in 10 states—health officials urge high-risk Alabamians to confirm vaccines and plan ahead. Community Health & Wellness: Montgomery’s Healthy Connections is set to host its 21st Relay for Health and Wellness on Aug. 8, with screenings including chronic kidney disease. Local Care Leadership: Huntsville Hospital System named Jeremy Gray president of Red Bay Hospital and Helen Keller Hospital in the Shoals, starting Aug. 3. Health Tech & Access: IKS Health completed its $557M acquisition of TruBridge, expanding EHR and revenue-cycle tools used by many small and rural hospitals. Environmental Health: Mobile Bay oyster restoration work begins with a 50-acre limestone cultch planting to support healthier coastal waters.
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