AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNewborn Screening Expansion: South Carolina DPH expanded its newborn screening panel by adding Hunter syndrome (MPS-II) and Fabry disease, now screening for 60 conditions statewide—aimed at earlier diagnosis and better outcomes. Community Health Support: McLeod Health donated $25,000 to Williamsburg Technical College’s nursing program to fund simulation labs and classrooms, backing training for future nurses and allied health workers. Food Safety Recall: The FDA updated a recall of Haagen-Dazs “mini chocolate dark chocolate ice cream bars” tied to undeclared wheat, with distribution including South Carolina. Infectious Disease Watch: Experts flagged measles as a major concern around large events like the FIFA World Cup, citing how quickly it can spread when vaccination coverage slips. Local Health Access Event: Fountain Inn’s free Health and Wellness Fair is set for tomorrow with mobile screenings and community resources. Public Safety & Health: A West Columbia officer-involved shooting left both an officer and suspect injured; SLED is investigating.
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