AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOrgan Donation Spotlight: Fort Dodge family shares how 29-year-old Travis Grazier’s organ donation after a seizure helped save multiple lives, underscoring the real-world impact of signing up. Cancer Care Access: Washington County Hospital and Clinics plans to open an oncology department in January 2027, aiming to bring treatment closer to rural patients with donor support and a major grant. Summer Nutrition: Iowa’s SUN Meals program is back with 530+ free meal sites statewide for kids 18 and under, plus SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) for eligible families. Public Health Screening: Team Blue Iowa is offering free prostate cancer PSA blood tests at the Downtown Des Moines Farmers’ Market Saturday, with a quick walk-in process. Livestock Health Alert: Iowa officials are monitoring New World screwworm detections in Texas after USDA confirmed a second case in Zavala County; Naig says there’s no food-safety risk from properly cooked meat. School Safety: A new Iowa law gives teachers more input in handling violent and repeated disruptive behavior, with educators citing safety and serious injury concerns. Transit & Health Equity: Indianola residents react to HIRTA cutting public transit days, raising worries for riders who rely on services to reach care and daily needs.
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