AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRabies Alerts: Nebraska health departments are urging residents to be cautious after a CDC update flagged more rabies exposures nationwide, with local reports including rabid bat concerns and multiple people advised to get rabies shots after a positive animal test. Food Safety Recalls: FDA recall notices continue to hit the region, including Intercon Chemical hand soap products pulled over possible bacterial contamination and additional hand soap recalls tied to bacteria risk; shoppers are also being warned to check Walmart and other retailers for affected items. Legislative Watch: Nebraska lawmakers held interim hearings on food insecurity, focusing on SNAP benefit losses, WIC access, and diaper shortages. Local Care Access: Three Greater Nebraska physicians returned to practice, including an emergency medicine physician joining Great Plains Health in North Platte. Maternal Health Research: A new study is examining solutions for Nebraska’s maternal mental health shortfalls. Health Policy & Coverage: The White House announced $500 ACA marketplace “refunds” for nearly 1 million people in 30 states, including Nebraska. Community Health & Wellness: Lincoln announced it earned LEED Platinum certification, citing public health and quality-of-life goals. Sports With Health Angle: Omaha was named a host city for the 2027 Women’s Volleyball World Cup at CHI Health Center.
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