AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMeasles Watch: Missouri health officials issued exposure alerts tied to multiple St. Louis-area locations, including Busch Stadium, urging residents to watch for symptoms for up to two weeks. Rural Health Funding: Missouri DHSS announced up to $4.2M to expand the rural EMS workforce, aiming to strengthen emergency care as rural hospitals continue to close. Rural Care Network: ATSU-KCOM in Kirksville was named a Region 16 Hub Anchor for Missouri’s Rural Health Transformation Program, coordinating partners across several counties to improve access and outcomes. Medicaid Oversight: A new state audit found repeated problems in Missouri agencies’ federal spending oversight, including duplicate Medicaid enrollment and backlogs in eligibility redeterminations. Women’s Health Access: Western Missouri Medical Center announced its 14th Annual Ladies’ Night Out, featuring health education and a mammogram incentive for attendees. Alzheimer’s Monitoring: A WashU study found blood protein changes in patients taking the Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab, pointing to possible future blood tests to track treatment response. Community Support: Ronald McDonald House Mid-Missouri named Christina Eberhard Devine as its next executive director, effective Dec. 1.
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