AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBehavioral Health Construction: North Dakota marked a major milestone with the beam-signing for a new $300M, 140-bed North Dakota State Hospital in Jamestown, aimed at modernizing inpatient behavioral healthcare and replacing aging buildings, with completion expected in early 2028. Public Health Alert: CDC guidance is going out as rabies exposure risks rise; North Dakota State University reported 9 positive rabies tests out of 349 animals, with most positives from bats, and clinicians urge prompt post-exposure care. Nursing Home Watch: CMS data shows Western Horizons Care Center in North Dakota earned a 1-out-of-5 overall rating in early 2026, with multiple fines and penalties reported. Rural Care Shortage: A new report highlights a growing veterinary shortage in rural areas, leaving longer waits and fewer clinics able to take new clients. Drug Pricing Relief: North Dakota consumers may be eligible for compensation tied to a multistate antitrust settlement over illegally colluded generic drug price increases; claims are urged before March 8, 2027. Local Health Workforce: Roosevelt Medical Center welcomed a new family nurse practitioner, expanding rural primary care capacity. Sports Injury Update: Mayville State QB Matthew “Matt” Donovan remains in a medically induced coma after a severe head injury, with emergency brain surgery and skull pressure relief reported.
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