AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNebraska Health Access: North Omaha’s NOAH clinic is bringing back free Monday evening hours to help working patients fit screenings and blood tests into their schedules, especially as Medicaid changes leave more people searching for coverage. Cancer Breakthrough: A Bellevue woman with lupus reached clinical remission after CAR T-cell therapy at the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center in Omaha, with doctors now looking at autoimmune disorders as a growing focus. Public Health Alert: The Cyclospora outbreak tied to food contamination concerns has expanded to 15 states, with Nebraska now included as case counts climb—prompting renewed attention to food safety and symptoms. Food Safety Recall: Walmart-linked bettergoods pistachio nut butter is recalled in one lot over possible salmonella contamination, raising risk for young children and people with weakened immune systems. Workplace Health & Safety: A construction worker was hospitalized after being trapped under an elevator at a Google data center in Council Bluffs and flown to Nebraska Medicine Trauma Center. Local Policy: Papillion is considering updates to its dangerous dogs ordinance, including shifting designation appeals to the Nebraska Humane Society and banning leg traps. Hospital Recognition: UCHealth hospitals earned top national and Colorado rankings from U.S. News & World Report, highlighting quality and patient experience. Blood Supply: LifeServe Blood Center is urging Nebraskans to donate as supplies remain tight beyond the usual summer dip.
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