AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoRadiation Safety Tech: UAB startup LifeNuclear is building TheraGuide, a digital platform to help patients and caregivers follow radiation safety instructions after radiopharmaceutical therapy, replacing hard-to-read paper directions with interactive, personalized guidance. Maternal Health Access: A March of Dimes report highlights “maternity care deserts,” where many counties lack birthing facilities or obstetric clinicians, raising risks for pregnancy outcomes—especially for Black moms and babies—and spotlights Alabama midwife Nadia Gramby’s work filling gaps. Food Safety: Taylor Fresh Foods is recalling multiple jalapeño-containing dips, salsas, and prepared foods sold nationwide (including Alabama) after jalapeños were linked to a Salmonella outbreak; retailers like Walmart and Target are pulling affected items with “best if used by” dates through Aug. 16, 2026. Vaccines Policy: A new Trump executive order would change federal childhood vaccine recommendations and encourage states to review school requirements, but Alabama’s current rules remain in place—prompting concerns from parents and clinicians. Mental Health Research: The VA is testing psilocybin therapy for veterans with treatment-resistant depression and PTSD, with Alabama sites including Birmingham VA and Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center. Public Health & Community: A free “Monte’s Wellness Clinic” in Guntersville (Aug. 17) offers low-income pet owners free vaccines, wellness exams, and food, plus spay/neuter opportunities.
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