AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMedicaid Cuts: Nebraska families say the state is stripping vital Medicaid funding from nearly 900 people with developmental disabilities, raising alarms about access to care. Domestic Violence Prevention: A Dodge County nonprofit is using newly released Nebraska data from the Domestic Abuse Death Review Team to push for more community awareness and help for survivors. Breast Cancer Screening: Omaha’s Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center is hosting “Get BARE” (Sept. 19) to spotlight breast cancer awareness and reconstruction options. Public Health Alerts: West Nile virus has been detected in Buffalo County mosquito pools, with officials urging mosquito protection even as no human cases are confirmed locally. Water Safety: Bayard has issued a “Do Not Consume” order for its drinking water after nitrate levels exceeded health thresholds. Rural Primary Care: Bryan Medical Center received a $750,000 federal grant to plan a rural family medicine residency program in Crete. SNAP Food Rules: USDA filed an appeal after a court struck down SNAP waivers that restricted purchases like candy and soda in Nebraska and other states. Workforce & Housing: Iowa approved $39.84M in workforce housing tax credits—an affordability signal that can affect health by stabilizing families.
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