AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAlabama Health Research: A UAH researcher won a $3.67 million NIH grant to study treatments for mosquito-borne alphaviruses, which can cause serious brain infections and have no approved human therapies. Heart Health: A UAB study found many Americans with heart disease are missing recommended cholesterol goals, highlighting a gap in prevention and care. Coverage and Costs: Alabama health insurance rates are set to rise in 2027, while navigators report more people dropping coverage or choosing plans with higher deductibles. Rural Care: Huntsville Hospital is asking residents to weigh in on regional health needs, as the system receives federal rural-health funding and Alabama promotes a $203 million rural health initiative. Prevention: A free genetic-testing program has reached all 67 Alabama counties. Flu season is also starting early nationwide, with hospitalizations at their highest mid-October level since 2010–11.
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