AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSuperbug Alert: A drug-resistant Candida auris fungus is spreading nationwide, with CDC tracking showing more than 3,000 U.S. cases this year and highest risk in hospitals and nursing homes. Harm Reduction in Kansas: Cherokee County Health Department in Columbus added items to its harm reduction box, including gun locks, locking medication bags, Narcan, condoms, and fentanyl test strips, plus syringe take-back. Food Safety Watch: Cyclosporiasis/cyclospora cases keep climbing, with Kansas among states reporting spikes as investigators trace outbreaks tied to produce. Local Health Policy: Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announced a pilot program for first responders dealing with service-related trauma. Radon Awareness: Ecosense launched a Canada radon risk map using Health Canada data by postal code to encourage home radon monitoring. Community Health Access: Washburn University men’s coach Brett Ballard was seriously injured in a crash, underscoring the need for safe roads and quick hospital response.
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