AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMaternal Health Access: A new Doula Lab resource center in Belleville, Illinois is aiming to close maternal care gaps by offering community-based support for families who say they’re forced to travel hours for high-risk pregnancy needs. Child Safety: Pediatric emergency doctors warn drowning deaths among kids ages 1–4 rose sharply from 2019 to 2022, urging “layers of protection” beyond swim lessons, including barriers, life jackets, and a dedicated water watcher. Water Safety Tips: A YMCA in Mountain Brook highlights how bright swimsuit colors can help lifeguards and parents spot children faster, but stresses that constant supervision is the real lifesaver. Alabama Public Health Funding: New Medicaid spending snapshots show local growth in services—Guntersville dental claims up 25.5% (2024), Hoover dental up 90%, and Moody evaluation & management up 270.1%—signaling shifting care demand and provider activity. Community Health & Wellness: Alabama EMA urges residents to prepare for extreme heat as storms and flooding concerns build. Local Crime Impacting Health: Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left two dead and two injured, underscoring how violence can quickly strain local emergency care.
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