AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTickborne health alert: Nebraska DHHS says it detected Heartland (HRTV) and Bourbon (BRBV) viruses in tick surveillance, with no human cases reported yet; officials urge people in tick habitat to use EPA-registered repellents, wear long sleeves and pants, and consider permethrin-treated clothing. UNMC expansion: University of Nebraska Medical Center broke ground on an Infectious Diseases Air Transport facility, adding to its infectious disease training and military medicine advancement efforts. Rural mental health access: UNK’s program offers free counseling services to community members through supervised practicum sessions, aiming to expand local behavioral health support. Cancer care progress: FDA approval of a pancreatic cancer drug that extends patients’ lives highlights ongoing momentum in oncology treatment options. Community health & safety: A new rural Crofton fire hall opens with an open house, with the EMT-run department expanding faster emergency response near the lake area. Public health and preparedness: National Preparedness Month reminders continue as Nebraska and the region face heat and weather risks. Global health emergency: A deadly Bolivia military base explosion in Viacha killed at least 10 and injured dozens, with burn and trauma patients transferred to hospitals in La Paz.
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