AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRural Health & Policy: CMS is tightening the Rural Health Transformation Program, forcing states to revise plans and raising the stakes for how rural hospitals and clinics use new federal dollars. Wyoming Care Access: Cheyenne VA’s pain management team is helping Veterans shift from chasing procedures to setting practical goals for daily function. Mental Health in Corrections: Laramie County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Perry Rockvam won a national award for building Wyoming’s first Special Management Housing Unit for inmates with serious mental illness and complex medical needs. Public Health Preparedness: Wyoming National Guard Counterdrug training in Cody emphasized prevention strategies and proper naloxone use, with hands-on work with youth groups. Food Safety: The FDA upgraded a widely distributed Alfredo sauce recall to its highest risk level over potential salmonella contamination. Community Health & Safety: Kent Safety Network expands after break-ins at a Cascade business, with local law enforcement coordinating on pattern-crime investigations. Wildlife & Health Risks: BLM is seeking public input on removing about 1,800 excess wild horses from Wyoming’s Red Desert, with populations projected to rise this fall. Health & Environment: A new report highlights how drought is worsening across much of the U.S., raising risks from drinking water issues to heat illness, wildfire smoke exposure, and mental health strain.
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