AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPublic Health Alert: Iowa and Nebraska have confirmed cyclosporiasis cases, and health experts say symptoms can look like other common illnesses; the parasite spreads through contaminated food and water, and most people recover without treatment—call your primary care provider if you’re concerned, not the ER, unless you have severe dehydration or trouble walking. Care Access & Community Health: Des Moines University Clinic is offering free back-to-school physicals and backpacks July 22 for K-12 students (no insurance needed), with free eye exams and dental and foot/ankle resources through partners. Health System Accountability: The Iowa Board of Nursing issued a citation and formal warning to an LPN at West Burlington’s Klein Center Nursing Facility after a resident died following a choking incident that wasn’t properly assessed and escalated. EMS Update: Preston’s Community Ambulance Service is rolling out faster, simpler EKG technology designed to reduce placement mistakes and speed up heart monitoring in emergencies. Health & Housing: New federal data shows homelessness is rising in Iowa, with 2,816 people experiencing homelessness in 2025—an increase from 2024 that aligns with what local shelters report. Blood Supply: The American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage, urging donors especially for O positive and B negative blood types, with Eastern Iowa drives listed through July 31.
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