AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMaternal Mental Health in Missouri: A new report highlights that Missouri doesn’t require screening pregnant patients for mental health, while depression, anxiety and substance use contribute to nearly a quarter of pregnancy-related deaths (2019–2023), with rural moms facing higher perinatal depression risk. Breast Cancer Awareness: Gov. Mike Kehoe ordered the Missouri Capitol dome lit pink through sunrise Friday to boost screening and support for the roughly 6,000 women diagnosed in the state each year. Abortion Ballot Fight: Missouri voters will decide in November whether to repeal 2024’s abortion protections with Amendment 3, which would ban most abortions again with limited exceptions. ACA “Refund Checks”: The Trump administration has started mailing $500 payments to nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states who bought ACA coverage without premium assistance, including Missouri. Health Care Access & Costs: A policy report finds patients with a consistent primary care provider have nearly 54% lower total health costs, tied to fewer hospitalizations and ER visits. Local Safety & Health: Missouri crash updates include a semi overturn on I-70 with minor injuries and a fatal Highway 50 motorcycle crash near Sedalia.
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