AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoVaccine Privacy Win: Michigan health officials ended the state-specific Vaccine Information Statements after advocates and FOIA requests challenged whether the forms clearly showed parents’ right to opt out of vaccine tracking; providers must now use the official MCIR opt-out form statewide before administering vaccines. Food Access & Policy: Michigan’s AGs joined a push urging Congress to restore SNAP benefits and protect eligibility in the Farm Bill, warning recent cuts are driving hunger and shifting costs to states. Care Access in Rural Areas: A Minnesota pilot targets low lung cancer screening rates by training clinic staff to identify eligible patients and schedule screenings—an approach researchers hope to scale. Local Health & Safety: Aspirus Iron River Hospital added a new CT scanner to boost diagnostic imaging. Community Wellness: A Brighton man is biking the lower peninsula to raise Alzheimer’s funds, starting and ending at Belle Isle. Public Health Alerts: Michigan’s updated child care mapping tool gives communities clearer data on supply, demand, and gaps.
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