AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMedical Costs: Roseville grandfather George McCarthy, 80, returned to pizza delivery less than a week after lung surgery because Medicare and Social Security don’t cover all his cancer expenses. Coworkers and family are raising money to help. Flint Recovery: The city is distributing $1 million in opioid settlement funds to 17 local organizations, with grants ranging from $20,000 to $150,000. Alzheimer’s Care: A Michigan Medicine-led study found Black adults had 86% lower odds and Hispanic adults 79% lower odds of receiving anti-amyloid drugs than white adults, raising concerns about unequal access. Patient Safety: A Pleasant Lake Lodge administrator pleaded guilty to charges tied to a resident’s 2022 death; she testified the resident received neither prescribed insulin while at the facility. Measles Alert: Three cases have been confirmed in Delta County, the area’s first since 1989. Student Mental Health: A study of nearly 18,000 LGBTQ+ college students found those reporting discrimination were more likely to experience depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts, and to avoid needed care.
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