AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMedicare Scam Alert: Alabama officials warn that scammers are mailing fake, plastic “Medicare cards” after a recent data breach, urging people to “activate” them—real cards are paper and free, and you should never pay or activate a new card. Cardiovascular Screening in Women: Birmingham OB/Gyn launched “Mammo with Heart,” an AI mammography add-on that flags breast arterial calcifications to help assess heart disease risk without extra tests. Fish Safety Updates: ADPH released Alabama fish consumption advisories based on 386 samples, recommending limits (not bans) for certain fish species in specific waterways. Local Health Funding: Mobile County says it’s on track to spend ARPA COVID-19 relief by year-end and extended deadlines for projects including an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation program at USA Health System. Public Health & Safety: UAB shared summer fireworks first-aid tips, and Alabama’s Highway Patrol investigated a fatal early-morning Tuscaloosa crash near Holt Elementary. Community Health Tech: Homewood approved a 12-month temporary moratorium on large data centers while it studies impacts on residents.
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