AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRural Health Funding: Kansas lawmakers say a rural hospital program extension is moving through the Senate, aiming to keep care available close to home. Infectious Disease Watch: Kansas City health experts tell residents World Cup visitors won’t bring “new” threats—common colds, coughs, and stomach bugs are the main concern, plus tick and mosquito prevention and hydration. Tick Season Alert: ER visits for tick bites are at their highest for this time of year since 2017, with Lyme disease the most common tick-borne illness; quick removal matters. Native Health Expansion: Haskell Indian Nations University and the Indian Health Service signed an agreement to build a new clinic on campus, expanding training and health access. Neuro Rehab Growth: Neuro RehabCare Kansas City is expanding advanced stroke and neurological rehabilitation services. Workforce Hardship: A year after federal layoffs, displaced workers are still rebuilding lives—an ongoing ripple effect for families in the region. Health Care Business Moves: Ensign Group announced acquisitions of a 62-bed skilled nursing facility in Iowa and a 46-unit memory care property in California. Community Health Access: NKC Health and Blue KC reached an agreement to keep clinics and hospitals in-network.
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