AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMeasles Watch: Iowa has recorded 50 measles cases this year. A Polk County child who may have been contagious visited Ankeny Walmart, Hy-Vee and Blank Children’s Hospital; health officials are urging vaccination and checking for exposures. Cancer Research: A new analysis links Iowa’s rising cancer rate since 2013 partly to more early-stage diagnoses, including through screening. Separately, University of Iowa researchers found atrazine in most sampled streams and Iowa City leaves, as well as pesticides in household dust; health effects remain unclear. Rural Care: Iowa received $216 million in federal funding to expand rural health care access. Home Health and Hospice: Orange City Area Health & Hospice opened an accessible new office, removing stairs and improving access for patients and families.
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