AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWorkplace health warning: InvestigateTV+ reports Missouri resident Tyler Jordan and others are developing deadly silicosis after cutting engineered-stone countertops, with lung transplants sometimes needed after years of exposure. Foodborne illness update: Missouri health officials say cyclosporiasis cases have climbed to nearly 600, while the CDC outbreak map lags behind; officials say the Missouri cluster appears tied to the same produce source seen in the broader outbreak. Health care fraud: A north St. Louis County adult daycare provider was indicted for allegedly submitting $1.47 million in false Missouri Medicaid claims for care that wasn’t provided. Domestic violence prevention: Kansas City nonprofit Newhouse launched “Fathers for Change,” an early intervention program using therapy sessions to target the roots of violent behavior. Tick-bite fallout: A Missouri woman describes developing alpha-gal syndrome—sudden meat and dairy allergy—after a tick bite, highlighting how symptoms can show up weeks later. Community health access: Adair County’s back-to-school fair offers sports physicals, vision screenings, and supplies for students. Public safety: Missouri State Highway Patrol urges water safety after a sharp rise in drownings and water fatalities this year.
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