AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMedication Safety: Iowans had drop-off sites Saturday for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, helping prevent accidental poisonings and misuse of unused medicines. Patient and Worker Safety: A patient care technician at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids was allegedly assaulted by a patient, who was arrested and charged. Cedar Rapids Emergency: Firefighters reported no injuries after an explosion and fire damaged the Quaker Oats plant; the cause remains under investigation. Cancer Crisis: Iowa has the nation’s second-highest cancer incidence, and rates are rising. Environmental causes, including farm-related pollution, have become a focus in state campaigns. Coverage and Access: Iowans facing the loss of Medicare Advantage plans are being urged to review their options, while a report from Shenandoah highlights the challenges of rural maternity care, where one physician is the area’s only full-time OB-GYN.
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