AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRespiratory Vaccines: Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency says updated COVID-19, flu, RSV, pneumonia, and pertussis shots are now available at all offices, with guidance to ask providers about the right schedule and whether multiple vaccines can be given in one visit. Medicaid Drug Coverage: MDHHS will host a virtual public meeting Oct. 27 (9:30 a.m.-noon) on the Medicaid Health Plan Common Formulary, inviting comments on the prescription drug list. Tobacco Quit Support: Michigan launched the QuitLogix app to help adults quit tobacco, offering reminders, progress check-ins, English/Spanish support, and links to the quitline and online program. Opioid Crisis Update: Michigan renewed its 2017 opioid public health emergency, noting overdose deaths are down but still claim about four lives daily. Fluoride Supply Impact: Battle Creek temporarily reduced fluoride levels in drinking water due to a nationwide shortage of fluoridation chemicals, aiming to return to the recommended level when feasible. Local Care Access: Henry Ford Health helped Detroit sports announcer Bobb Vergiels recover from stage four kidney failure with a life-saving transplant, and he’s preparing to return to the microphone. Behavioral Health & Housing Funding: The Cherokee Nation received federal STREETS grant funding to expand mental health, substance use treatment, and housing support for people at highest risk.
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