AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMeasles Alert: Wisconsin health officials confirmed two new measles cases tied to Iowa County and Lafayette County, warning more exposures may be out there since not everyone gets tested. Workplace Safety: Gov. Reynolds proclaimed Aug. 10-14 as Safe + Sound Week, urging Iowa employers to strengthen hazard-finding and worker participation to prevent injuries and illness. Cardiac Care in the Spotlight: Pop star Rod Stewart canceled Iowa-area dates after a coronary stent procedure, with doctors advising four weeks of recovery. Rural Health Check-In: Sanford Sheldon Medical Center earned a “deficiency-free” hospital survey from Iowa’s DIAL, a positive sign for critical access hospital compliance. Healthcare Leadership: Risant Health named former Presbyterian CEO Dale Maxwell as interim CEO, with a start date of Aug. 17. Community Health Systems: Emplify Health by Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics was recognized by the American Heart Association for heart disease and stroke care quality programs. Public Health Watch: A CDC-linked Candida auris update highlights rising drug-resistant fungal cases across the U.S., especially in healthcare settings.
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