AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoStreet-Medicine Training Grant: MetroHealth in Cleveland won a $2.5M federal HRSA grant to expand street medicine training for doctors, sending residents to meet people experiencing homelessness in shelters and encampments. Wrong-Leg Amputation Lawsuits: Multiple reports highlight Ohio patients alleging hospitals amputated the wrong leg, renewing pressure on surgical safety and accountability. Measles Alerts in Ohio: Health officials reported measles cases and possible exposures, including at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and in other Ohio communities, urging vaccination checks. ADAMHS Ethics Questions: A Dayton Daily News investigation found an ethics “revolving door” concern tied to a Montgomery County ADAMHS director appointment, after she stepped down from the board shortly before being hired. Healthcare Access & Coverage Scams: As nearly 1M people nationwide begin receiving $500 HealthCare.gov refunds, Ohio consumers are warned to watch for copycat scams. Public Health on Campus: A mumps outbreak tied to San Diego State raised concerns after a Toledo-area game, underscoring the need for MMR protection. Death Penalty Scrutiny: Tennessee’s botched execution of Christa Pike reignited debate over lethal injection failures and Ohio’s own troubled execution history.
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