AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTick-Borne Disease: Michigan Lyme cases have surged more than 350% in five years, from 471 in 2020 to over 2,000 in 2025. State health leaders urge residents to take prevention seriously. Rural Access: A Southwest Michigan mobile clinic has served 1,000 patients since launching last November, offering checkups, lab work, ongoing-condition care and behavioral health support across Cass, Berrien and Van Buren counties. Overdose Concerns: Drug deaths in the Lansing area eased from the first quarter but remained above year-ago levels. A new report also flags kratom, detected in four Ingham County deaths. Rural Health Funding: Local organizations are listed for nearly $4.7 million in state rural-health awards for transportation, care access and workforce training; federal approval is still pending. Medication Safety: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 24, with collection sites accepting unused and expired prescription medicines.
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