AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHeat-Health Alert: UKHSA has an amber heat-health alert in force across Herefordshire, the West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England, South East and London, running until 5pm Wednesday 27 May—warning older adults and people with pre-existing conditions to take precautions as heatwaves become more frequent and severe. Medicaid Pressure: A new tally says 900+ hospitals, clinics and nursing homes are now at risk of closure as federal Medicaid cuts begin to bite, with maternity, mental health and rural emergency services hit hardest. Mental Health in the Spotlight: Howard Behar, former Starbucks president, checked into a mental health clinic for anxiety and “retirement depression,” adding to a week of high-profile mental health attention. Care Access Moves Into Schools: A school district in Ohio is exploring a school-based clinic after a mobile unit delivered immunizations and physicals. Ebola Preparedness: India’s DGCA issued Ebola SOPs for airlines arriving from DRC and Uganda, including mandatory passenger declarations and symptom reporting. Women’s Health Governance: Scotland faces calls to reinstate a dedicated women’s health minister role after a reshuffle. Medical Tech & Devices: Oticon Medical launched its non-surgical Ponto Instant hearing portfolio, expanding options for children and adults.
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