AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMeasles Alert: South Dakota reported a new measles case in Brookings County, the state’s ninth this year, with health officials asking providers to watch for symptoms in several nearby counties; the department says there are “no known public exposures” at this time. Brain Health: Rapid City’s HealthWatch spotlights Alzheimer’s Awareness Month with practical tips like staying mentally active, eating less processed foods, moving regularly, and keeping chronic conditions (like high blood pressure and diabetes) under control. Rural Care Access: Avel eCare, Great Plains Health Alliance, and Pioneer Health Network are partnering with Kansas Rural Health Transformation funding to expand telemedicine-enabled care across rural hospitals—aimed at emergency, inpatient, and behavioral health. Lead in Drinking Water: The EPA announced $27.5 million to help Colorado communities identify lead pipes and replace lead service lines, emphasizing the risk to children. Community Wellness Space: Vermillion’s Southeast South Dakota Activity Center opened a sensory garden designed to reduce stress and anxiety for people with disabilities and the wider community. Nutrition & Food Security: Prairie Farms is donating a truckload of milk to Feeding South Dakota for National Dairy Month, with June donations matched to help buy more dairy. Agriculture & Health: SDSU Extension invites wheat producers to free Winter Wheat Variety Tours on June 9 to discuss disease resistance, drought tolerance, and yield—supporting farm profitability and food system stability.
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