AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoPublic Health Watch: The CDC is tracking a cyclosporiasis outbreak in 31 states, including Iowa, with symptoms like watery diarrhea and fatigue; officials say cases are rising seasonally and urge people to protect themselves during the outbreak. Fraud Prevention: Iowa’s “Stop the Scammers Tour” wrapped up after 20 events statewide, with more than 1,400 attendees and 19 real-time scam reports now under investigation by the Iowa Insurance Fraud Bureau. Maternal Care Access: KMA reports CHI Health is ending labor and delivery services at Council Bluffs Mercy Hospital and moving those services (plus a Level 2 NICU) to Omaha—raising concerns about longer drives for rural families. Clean Water, Healthier Communities: Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced four new urban water quality projects (Cedar Falls, Des Moines, Riverside, West Burlington) totaling nearly $1.3 million to cut stormwater runoff and improve local waterways. Local Health Innovation: The University of Iowa opened two startup support spaces, including the Medical Innovation Launch Lab, aimed at helping medical technology companies move from research to products.
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