AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPublic Health & Safety: Emily’s Hope and ABC are installing a free naloxone distribution box at The Armory in Sturgis, with anonymous kits restocked daily during the rally to help reverse opioid overdoses fast. Healthcare Quality: CMS’s 2026 hospital quality star ratings show most South Dakota hospitals are average or better, but Avera St. Mary’s Hospital (Pierre) and Huron Regional Medical Center landed in the below-average 2-star group. Maternal Health: A $10,000 supplemental grant to the South Dakota Perinatal Quality Collaborative will expand respectful maternity care training statewide and pilot bibliotherapy to support maternal mental health. Workforce/Compliance: South Dakota is adding Saturday CDL exam hours for drivers with a K restriction to update medical certification before the Aug. 28 deadline. Community Wellness: Rapid City’s new $10 million, 20-year sports complex naming partnership with Sanford Health will fund sports medicine and performance services. Food Safety: The CDC reports a Salmonella outbreak tied to imported jalapeños; South Dakota has no reported illnesses so far, but neighboring states have cases. Cybersecurity: Experts warn water systems are being targeted by hackers nationwide, highlighting security gaps that could affect utilities even if drinking water hasn’t been impacted.
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