AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPublic Health Update (Hantavirus): UNMC-Nebraska Medicine says 12 of 18 potentially exposed cruise passengers have left the National Quarantine Unit in Omaha, with six still remaining and urged to complete monitoring through June 21. Healthcare Leadership: The Nebraska Board of Regents appointed Dr. H. Dele Davies as the ninth chancellor of UNMC, starting July 1, after serving as interim chancellor since July 2024. Local Healthcare Workforce Pipeline: UNK students are shadowing rural healthcare professionals through a Hastings hospital partnership, giving future clinicians hands-on exposure to care outside major metro centers. Higher Ed Costs & Access: Nebraska’s Board of Regents approved a 4.25% NU tuition increase and budget cuts, renewing concerns about affordability amid rising living costs. Childcare & Health Equity: A new report highlights Nebraska’s early childhood education and childcare slot shortage, with impacts on families’ ability to work and access care. Policy & Regulation: Nebraska proposed rules would treat any amount of THC in food and beverages as adulterated/illegal, drawing heavy industry opposition. Safety & Community Health: A family raised concerns after multiple crashes at a south Lincoln Highway 77 intersection, including a fatal crash. Trans Health Lawsuit: The FTC and Nebraska joined a lawsuit targeting WPATH over alleged misleading claims about pediatric “gender-affirming” procedures.
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