AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCardiology Access: Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd Lakes welcomed cardiologist Dr. Priscilla Ababio, expanding local specialty care. Retina Care Continuity: North Dakota Eye Clinic says it will start in-office retinal injections in September to help patients affected by Altru Health System’s eye service closure. Public Health Watch: North Dakota reported West Nile virus detection in mosquitos in Williams County, adding to ongoing summer vector risk. Food Safety: Cyclospora concerns continue as NDSU experts urge North Dakotans to follow recalls closely; separate reporting says Mexico found lettuce and water samples from Taylor Farms negative for Cyclospora. Nutrition & Water Safety: A new study links household drinking water to long-term lithium exposure, with findings noting lithium levels in tap water across parts of the western U.S., including North Dakota/South Dakota. Health Policy & Costs: North Dakota’s SNAP error rate hit 9.89% for FY2025, the highest since 1997, raising questions about program administration and potential future costs. Local Health Infrastructure: State revolving fund loans totaling $15.2 million will support water system upgrades in multiple communities, including replacing lead service lines in Bottineau.
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