AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBoil Water Alert: E. coli found in a Jackson town well triggered an EPA boil water order, closing Teton County schools Friday and pushing reopening to Monday with drinking fountains off and bagged lunches/hand sanitizer in place. Telehealth in Wyoming: Gov. Mark Gordon proclaimed Sept. 20–26 as Telehealth Awareness Week, highlighting how virtual care helps rural patients reach specialists and keeps continuity when travel is hard. Mental Health Access: Chrysalis Health and Curaechoice expanded no-cost mental health services to eligible members across Wyoming and other states, adding in-person outpatient options plus virtual care. Sepsis Awareness: Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s Dr. Sofiya Diurba warned residents about sepsis warning signs—especially fever with rapid heart rate or breathing—and stressed prevention and responsible antibiotic use. Behavioral Health Expansion: The partnership also underscores ongoing employer-focused efforts to reduce barriers to counseling, psychiatric services, and medication management. EMS Uncertainty: Fremont County’s ambulance contract standoff with Priority Ambulance continues as a strike is planned, leaving residents worried about service starting Oct. 1. Nutrition at School: Laramie County School District 1 hosts a Community Night for families to taste meals, tour kitchens, and learn about healthy school nutrition options. Cancer Research: RefinedScience announced a major expansion of a pancreatic cancer single-cell dataset effort, aiming to speed personalized therapy research. Wildlife & Water Health: Jackson’s elk/bison feeding debate is tied to chronic wasting disease concerns and new questions about prions’ impact on soil and water.
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