AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBlood Safety & Community Health: LifeServe Blood Center is extending its Blood Donor Days through all of June, urging donors to help cover summer demand dips, with t-shirts, weekly prizes, and a grand-prize festival package for donors. Rural Health Access: Avera St. Benedict Health Center in Parkston will host a June 9 regional meeting for rural health leaders, including federal and state rural health offices, to share strategies for improving care in underserved areas. Public Health Alerts: Federal health agencies reopened a salmonella supplement investigation after more illnesses tied to imported moringa leaf powder were reported, bringing the total to 119 sick across 36 states and adding more brands to recall/consumer-check lists. Mental Health Workforce: Georgia joined the Counseling Compact, letting licensed counselors practice across state lines (in-person or via telehealth) to help address provider shortages. Local Health Recognition: Mitchell honored longtime physician Dr. Lucio Margallo for decades of medical service and community impact, alongside councilwoman Susan Tjarks. Health & Wellness in SD Politics: South Dakota’s GOP gubernatorial primary is headed toward a runoff, with early results showing no candidate clearing the 35% threshold.
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