AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCyclospora Update: Michigan cyclosporiasis cases rose 11% in a week to nearly 14,000, with MDHHS reporting about 1,500 new cases and hundreds of hospitalizations; health officials say the outbreak is linked to iceberg lettuce and that the source hasn’t been fully confirmed. Food Safety & Public Guidance: The FDA says the largest U.S. cyclospora outbreak now involves 17 states, and Michigan’s earlier lettuce warning is easing as cases plateau, but officials urge caution. Access to Care & Nutrition: Michigan WIC expanded eligibility for a family of four to $61,050 in annual income, boosting support for pregnant and postpartum people and kids under 5. Back-to-School Vaccines: Monroe County is offering vaccination appointments ahead of the school year, highlighting rising pertussis cases statewide. Opioid Prevention Funding: MDHHS launched an initiative inviting local governments to coordinate opioid settlement spending on prevention, overdose risk reduction, treatment access, and recovery. Local Health Services: Dental Clinics North will stay open as leadership transitions to the Health Department of Northwest Michigan, aiming to stabilize operations for patients and staff. Reproductive Health Funding: Oakland County commissioners approved up to $1.5 million for Planned Parenthood services after closures of nearby clinics. Community Health Risk: A mold and air quality expert urged Michiganders to check outdoor air daily and reduce exposure during pollution spikes, citing wildfire-smoke impacts. Mental Health Support: Kalamazoo officials recovered a body at Spring Valley Park and pointed residents to 988 for crisis help.
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