AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCancer Care & Caregiving: Jill Biden says Joe Biden’s stage four prostate cancer has metastasized to his bones, meaning he’ll live with cancer for life while treatment and daily routines take a toll. Local Health Leadership: Monument Health announced executive leadership updates, promoting Paula McInerney-Hall to General Counsel and naming Ross McKie Vice President of Philanthropy. Cancer Screening Options: Avera Health highlights National Cancer Survivors Day and reminds South Dakotans that early detection matters; meanwhile, the American Cancer Society is adding a colorectal blood test option, but colonoscopies remain the “gold standard.” Workforce Pipeline: West River Health Science Center graduated 122 registered nurses in its first full year, with Monument Health scholarships and partnerships feeding the regional staffing shortage. Safety & Injury Risk: Two motorcyclists died in a Sioux Falls crash, and Rapid City police reported a fairgrounds shooting suspect was found and no longer a threat after an exchange of gunfire. Community Wellness: Walking Forward returns to Monument Health to reduce cancer disparities in Native communities through navigation, screenings, and trial access. Public Health Alert: South Dakota is on alert for the New World screwworm after a Texas case, urging ranchers to ramp up herd checks. Health-Adjacent Community Events: Elevate Rapid City’s awards night will recognize local businesses and nonprofits, including Monument Health.
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