AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMeasles Alert: Iowa HHS confirmed four new measles cases tied to the southern Iowa outbreak and added a new possible exposure at Pizza Ranch in Ottumwa (Aug. 14, noon–3 p.m.), urging anyone who was there to watch for fever, cough, red/watery eyes, runny nose and rash and to call ahead before seeking care. Food Safety: The FDA and CDC are investigating a multistate E. coli and Salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts from Everything Sprouts; 55 people are sick in 15 states, with four hospitalizations, and consumers are told to discard affected sprouts and sanitize contact areas. Nursing Home Oversight: CMS added two Iowa nursing homes—Oakland Manor (Pottawattamie County) and Harmony House Health Care Center (Waterloo)—to its special-focus list for serious, recurring resident-care problems. Local Health Infrastructure: Cedar Rapids voters will consider a $60M bond in November for major fire station upgrades aimed at reducing cancer-causing exposure from contaminated gear. Hospital Expansion: Floyd County Medical Center is moving ahead on partnerships and expansion planning, including a possible oncology collaboration with University of Iowa Health Care. Workforce/Access: Iowa officials are urging MMR checks as measles risk spreads, while Iowa’s health system continues adding programs and clinics to support care pathways.
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