AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMedical Training in Alabama: Coosa Valley Medical Center in Sylacauga welcomed three Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine students for clinical rotations, continuing a partnership that has trained 65 ACOM students since 2013. Top Hospital Spotlight: UAB Hospital landed No. 1 in Alabama in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Hospitals rankings, with national specialty rankings in rheumatology and obstetrics/gynecology plus high-performing marks across multiple areas. Food Safety Alert: The FDA posted a recall for Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter sold at Walmart in 19 states due to possible Salmonella contamination; no illnesses reported yet, but shoppers are urged to check the lot code and throw it out or return it. Maternal Health Data: WalletHub ranked Alabama among the worst states for having a baby, citing high costs and weaker access to pediatric and maternity-related care. Fraud & Seniors: A free Fraud & Scam Summit in Marshall County will focus on identity theft and financial exploitation targeting older adults, caregivers, and professionals. Health Care Legal Watch: A federal jury awarded an Alabama man $88 million in a Medtronic hernia mesh case, the first to go to trial.
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