AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIowa HHS Leadership Shake-Up: Gov. Kim Reynolds accepted Larry Johnson’s resignation as Iowa Department of Health and Human Services director after Iowa Senate Democrats blocked his confirmation, and appointed Kraig Paulsen (currently director of the Iowa Department of Management) to lead HHS while Johnson stays on as principal deputy. Public Health & Cancer Outreach: Polk County launched a community-driven cancer action plan, and a “Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project” presentation is set at Iowa Central to boost education and early detection. Maternal Care Expands in Fort Dodge: Obria Medical Clinics is opening a brick-and-mortar reproductive health clinic in Fort Dodge after serving the area via a mobile unit. Health Risks in the Water: Iowa DNR listed multiple beaches as unfit for swimming due to E. coli, and several states reported beach closures or advisories from high bacteria levels. Rural Health & Infrastructure Funding: USDA rural development money includes water-system planning support for Otho and hospital expansion support tied to Iowa communities. Animal Health Watch: Iowa’s role in restoring pseudorabies-free status in commercial swine highlights ongoing disease-control work. Community Safety: Des Moines police investigated a neck shooting and also reported a missing 15-year-old teen found safe.
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