AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAir Quality Alert: Saharan dust is drifting over the Gulf Coast, with hazy skies and possible air-quality problems for Alabama and nearby states—especially for people with asthma or other breathing issues. Public Health Watch: The CDC says cases of cyclosporiasis (a parasite that can cause “explosive” watery diarrhea) are running higher than expected in multiple states, with Alabama among those seeing clusters; officials are still tracing sources. Local Hospital Safety: DCH Health System hired Patrick Hinkle, a former University of Alabama Police officer, as security supervisor for Northport Medical Center. Medicaid Innovation: CMS will expand coverage access for sickle cell gene therapies under a new model that pays only when treatment works, bringing more Medicaid states into the program. Food Insecurity Leadership: Feeding Alabama’s founding CEO Laura Lester announced she will retire later this year after 13 years leading the nonprofit. Community Health Access: Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Foundation added five new board members as the state prepares for its inaugural class in August.
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