AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFederal Health Visit: U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is due in North Dakota Thursday for discussions with state and tribal leaders on rural and tribal health, long-term care and agriculture. Hospital Network: Altru and CommonSpirit signed a definitive agreement for Altru to acquire hospitals in Bismarck, Turtle Lake and Garrison, pending regulatory review; the deal could close in early 2027. Vaccination: North Dakota’s infant measles vaccination rate has fallen to 76.1%, down from 94.8% in 2019. Health officials warn the decline leaves communities more vulnerable to outbreaks. Rural Access: A new workforce report says physician shortages exceed 28% of demand in North Dakota and other Plains states, with rural communities facing the greatest strain. School Meals: Voters narrowly rejected universal free school meals. Existing assistance remains available, including free breakfast and lunch for a family of four earning up to $74,250. Public Health Capacity: A new $63.7 million state laboratory in Bismarck is complete, expanding testing capacity and bringing state health and environmental departments into a shared facility.
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