AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRural Hospital Drug Relief: A $3.2 million grant will help rural hospitals pool purchasing power for cheaper generic meds, aiming to reduce drug shortages that hit smaller facilities hardest. Cannabis & Mental Health Debate: A new report highlights how high-THC cannabis use can raise risks for cannabis use disorder and psychosis, especially for younger people, as states argue over how “legal” products should be regulated. Cancer Survivorship in Sioux Falls: Avera Health marks National Cancer Survivors Day by encouraging screenings and early detection, while also spotlighting community support for survivors and caregivers. Community Wellness Through Movement: Pipestone County Medical Center is hosting a Rock Steady Boxing 5K benefit June 10, supporting Parkinson’s patients with exercise and social connection. Health Care Leadership Update: Monument Health names new executive leaders—Paula McInerney-Hall as General Counsel and Ross McKie as Vice President of Philanthropy—strengthening governance and fundraising. Public Safety & Health Impacts: Two people died in a Sioux Falls motorcycle crash, and a Rapid City fairgrounds shooting suspect was found and no longer a threat, underscoring how quickly health emergencies can escalate. Environmental Health Training: SDSU Extension will hold a CAFO environmental training in Huron June 23, covering odor, manure management, soil health, and water quality.
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