AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoExtreme Heat Watch: A heat dome is building over Missouri with highs in the 90s and heat indexes around 100–110°F into the Fourth of July, prompting health officials to warn vulnerable people to hydrate, cool down, and check on neighbors. Medication Safety: Missouri health leaders also caution that rising summer temperatures can interfere with some medications. Pharmacy Access Pressure: Industry leaders in the Ozarks say pharmacist shortages are forcing some stores to close and leaving patients at risk of delays or missed refills when pharmacy benefit managers don’t reimburse as promised. Local Health Support: A Nodaway County Health Center board expanded its Happy Bottoms diaper program after slots filled quickly, with eligibility tied to WIC for now. Workforce Tension at MU Health Care: A union alleges MU Health Care cuts violated bargaining rules after proposed staff and benefit changes were discussed without required notice. Cancer Snapshot: A national roundup highlights which states have the highest cancer rates, underscoring ongoing disparities in survival—especially for rural communities and Black patients. Public Safety in Heat: Columbia officials note heat-related deaths in 2025 and stress that heart disease and heat exposure can escalate quickly.
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