AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPublic Health Alert: Nebraska issued a Harmful Algal Bloom health alert for Rockford Lake in Gage County after microcystin levels rose above the state threshold, closing swimming beaches and urging people to avoid swallowing lake water and keep pets out. Food Safety: A Salmonella outbreak tied to moringa leaf powder supplements has expanded to 119 confirmed illnesses across 36 states, prompting FDA recall updates. Rural Health: A new Greater Nebraska Rural Research Network is launching to connect researchers with rural hospitals so patients can take part in studies aimed at closing Nebraska’s health gaps. Medicaid Oversight: Nebraska’s state auditor says WIC benefits were improperly issued to dead people and to some higher-income households, including state workers. Clinical Research: UNMC researchers report which bacteria types in endophthalmitis are most likely to threaten vision, pointing toward faster, more tailored treatment decisions. Local Care Leadership: Box Butte General Hospital named Gabriel Behling as its new CEO, effective June 4, as it continues expanding rural access.
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