AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRural Health Workforce Boost: Ohio University is receiving $10 million through the State of Ohio’s Rural Health Transformation Program to expand the rural health workforce, with OHIO leading a statewide strategy that connects employers, schools, training programs, and community partners. Cancer Care + Mental Health: Kettering Cancer Center launched a program to treat anxiety and depression as part of cancer care, aiming to improve treatment follow-through and outcomes. Health Alert—Cyclospora Surge: Cyclosporiasis (“explosive diarrhea”) continues spreading across the U.S., with hundreds of cases reported in Ohio and major hotspots in Michigan; officials urge careful produce washing and extra food-safety precautions while investigators search for the source. Tobacco Policy at Casinos: Dayton-area casinos and racinos are expanding indoor smoking “patios” despite the state’s indoor smoking ban, raising public health concerns about enforcement and exposure. PFAS Water Worries: Dayton is facing renewed scrutiny over PFAS contamination risk, including questions about whether chemicals from the Fire Training Center affected drinking water wells. Community Health Access: Grace Clinics of Ohio and the Jackson County Health Department will offer free sports physicals and immunizations for kids July 14 in Wellston. Public Safety: A chemical explosion injured a worker at a plastics facility in Ohio; firefighters contained hazards and reported no release to the air.
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