AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFDA Recall Alert: Walmart-linked Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter (Botticelli Foods) was upgraded to an FDA Class I recall after Salmonella contamination; it was sold in 19 states including South Dakota—stop eating and return for a refund. Cancer Care Update: A new FDA-approved pill for certain pancreatic, lung, and colon cancers targets a K-Ras mutation, and a local oncologist says it can help patients live about twice as long as standard chemo. Youth Safety & Digital Health: South Dakota is set to receive about $52 million from a landmark multistate Meta settlement, with required changes to Instagram and Facebook aimed at limiting kids’ use and reducing harms. Public Health in Schools: With Black Hills heat and fewer air-conditioned classrooms, pediatric guidance urges frequent water breaks and safer classroom conditions to protect learning. Community Support: Working Against Violence Inc. in Rapid City is asking for clothing donations for domestic violence survivors, especially sweatpants, T-shirts, and basketball shorts in M–XXL. Road Safety: A fatal four-vehicle crash on I-29 near Brookings killed a 19-year-old; a Toronto woman was airlifted with life-threatening injuries. Local Health Systems: VA officials say western South Dakota care is expanding, including a new electronic health record rollout planned for May 2027. Wellness & Prevention: The Helpline Center is ramping up ahead of Overdose Awareness Day and Suicide Prevention Month, offering free medication lock boxes and 988 support info. Infrastructure for Health Access: The Transportation Commission approved about $3.5M for 40 local bridge projects tied to safe access to schools and hospitals.
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