AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPublic Health Alert: Kansas health officials report a sharp rise in cyclosporiasis, with 55 cases statewide this year and a surge of domestically acquired infections since late June; KDHE says investigators are interviewing patients to find a common exposure and urges anyone contacted to cooperate. Food & Water Safety: CDC is tracking a broader national uptick, with 1,645 confirmed domestically acquired cases since May 1 and more reports under review, as experts note cyclospora can spread through contaminated produce and doesn’t usually pass person-to-person. Health Policy: KanCare will begin checking immigration status for some members under federal rules tied to “One Big Beautiful Bill,” with KDHE advising affected people may receive letters to provide documents. Mental Health Access: Sen. Roger Marshall toured High Plains Mental Health’s Crisis Intervention Center in Hays, highlighting Kansas’ shift toward Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics that blend mental health and substance use care with 24/7 support. Community Care: Memorial Health System welcomed Damian Hartman, DPT, adding Parkinson’s-focused therapy and dry needling to its rehabilitation and sports medicine services.
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