AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoStroke & heart prevention in pharmacies: A new “Stroke Belt” pilot in rural areas trained pharmacy technicians to screen and refer high-risk patients, with Alabama included among participating states. Food safety alerts: Whole Foods and other retailers expanded recalls tied to salmonella in jalapeño products, following earlier outbreaks that have sickened hundreds nationwide. Cyclosporiasis in Alabama: Alabama health officials report cyclosporiasis cases now topping 100, with most infections concentrated in North Alabama and linked to a Mexican restaurant chain. Gulf Coast “flesh-eating” bacteria warning: Alabama public health urged extra caution around warm coastal waters after reports of vibriosis/vibrio-related illness, especially for people with open wounds. Sepsis Awareness Month: Alabama will recognize September as Sepsis Awareness Month to push earlier recognition of a potentially deadly infection response. Mental health in the spotlight: Northeast Alabama’s Out of the Shadows Summit returns Sept. 1 with sessions on trauma, caregiver wellness, and AI in mental health care. Local health concerns: Fairfield residents packed a town hall over a proposed data center inside a former Walmart, raising questions about health and environmental impacts. Major child health update: Children’s of Alabama reported a successful brain surgery for 9-year-old Zoey Jones, who has sickle cell anemia and Moyamoya disease.
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