AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMeasles Watch: Missouri health officials say a third confirmed measles case is tied to an Amtrak trip from Sedalia to Chicago, with potential St. Louis-area exposures at places including Busch Stadium and local restaurants—monitoring runs into early October. Maternal Care Access: A new report finds more than half of Missouri counties are maternity care deserts, leaving many rural families to travel long distances; telehealth, mobile units, and doula support are being used to close gaps. Policy Shock in Corrections: A Missouri inmate describes the state abruptly ending hormone therapy under a new law, raising concerns about cruelty and access to gender-affirming care. Rural Health Funding: Missouri’s Department of Social Services awarded about $35 million for minor renovations and equipment upgrades to help rural hospitals stay open and safe. Suicide Prevention: A KFF Health News piece highlights why predicting who will die by suicide is unreliable—and argues for safer prevention steps that reduce access to lethal means. Road Safety: A Clearmont woman was injured after exiting a car that wasn’t in park and being dragged into the roadway; separate crashes injured people across the region.
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