AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoOpioid Response: Columbia launched South Carolina’s first naloxone vending program, placing tamper-resistant Narcan in high-need public spots with QR-based education and data to guide future placements. Maternal & Infant Health: Prisma Health received a $1.6 million grant to support maternal and infant health efforts. Cancer Detection: MUSC Hollings Cancer Center highlighted a blood test that can detect circulating tumor DNA to help spot colorectal cancer returning after treatment. Food Safety: The FDA upgraded Alfredo sauce and related frozen snack recalls to the highest risk level over possible salmonella and metal contamination in multiple states. Public Health & Safety: South Carolina confirmed a rabid raccoon exposure in Orangeburg County, urging people and pet owners to contact providers and follow quarantine guidance. Legal/Health Policy Fight: Republican attorneys general, including South Carolina’s, urged the EPA to classify the abortion medication mifepristone as a water contaminant, despite experts saying there’s no clear harm from wastewater traces. Local Tragedy: SLED charged a Horry County woman in the death of a toddler, citing blunt force trauma and inconsistent statements. Community Wellness: Yemassee opened its summer splash pad, giving families a cool, outdoor option during hot weather. Workforce Health: A report spotlighted nurse shortages and how DACA recipients help fill critical care roles despite licensing barriers.
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