AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Safety: West Fargo-based Power Plate Meals, LLC recalled about 5,795 pounds of frozen meatloaf with garlic mashed potatoes shipped to Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota after soy wasn’t declared on labels; no adverse reactions reported, but people should not eat the product and should contact a healthcare provider if they’re concerned. Public Health & Access: A new study says total abortion bans are causing doctors to delay or withhold standard pregnancy care for conditions like ectopic pregnancy and early pregnancy loss due to legal risk, raising mortality concerns—especially for Black patients. Mental Health (Veterans): BCBSND Caring Foundation and the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation will host “Strike Out the Stigma” in Minot on Tuesday, June 23, using baseball to raise funds for veteran mental health retreats and peer support. Maternal/Child Health: Rising grocery prices are pushing some families to buy less fruit and vegetables, with North Dakota among the states seeing the biggest monthly cost increases. Local Health Governance: Grand Forks plans a combined July 14 meeting to review PILOT incentives, including a UND-linked redevelopment tied to transportation funding. Infectious Disease Watch: CDC reports 2,104 measles cases in 41 states in 2026, with the U.S. facing its biggest threat to elimination status since 2000.
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