AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBone Health Q&A: A Dear Dr. Roach column tackles severe osteoporosis (DEXA -3.3) and whether Fosamax (alendronate) can cause high blood pressure, noting trial rates were similar to placebo and urging doctors to report rare reactions. Sun Safety: Mid-Ohio Valley Health officials warn that “a little sun is okay,” cloudy days still burn, and “no tan is a safe tan,” pushing sunscreen plus protective clothing to cut skin cancer risk. Volunteer & Community Health: The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department and Red Cross plan volunteer recruitment events in Parkersburg to staff disaster and health emergencies. Local Wellness & Inclusion: Central Ohio’s All Disabilities Festival returns July 12 in Columbus with free family programming and resources for people with disabilities and caregivers. Public Health Outreach: Jackson County Health Department schedules mosquito fogging around parks and ball fields, with residents advised on timing and how to request avoidance areas. Injury & Safety Alerts: A 15-year-old girl was hospitalized after a Licking River kayaking rescue; separately, a motorcyclist was airlifted after a crash in Sidney. Health Policy: Ohio announces new Medicaid fraud prevention initiatives targeting home health and hospice provider enrollment and enforcement. Workplace Safety: A tree-trimming worker was killed in Monroe Township, Michigan, after a tree fell—investigation ongoing.
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