AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRural Health Funding: Wisconsin has opened applications for the first round of $40 million in Rural Health Transformation Program grants, with money aimed at care coordination (up to $10M), community health workers (total $20M), and rural dental efficiency (up to $10M). Animal Health & Welfare: After years of protests, Wisconsin’s Ridglan Farms beagle breeding and research facility is closing permanently, with 475 dogs transferred to Big Dog Ranch Rescue for care and adoption. Public Health & Environment: A new UW-Madison–led study links the fungicide fludioxonil (and its breakdown products) to oxidative stress in humans and wildlife, raising questions about food residues and environmental exposure. Care Access & Treatment: A major NIH grant will expand a model for improving opioid use disorder medication prescribing in primary care clinics across Ohio and West Virginia. Community Mental Health: The St. Croix Valley Foundation awarded a record $304,765 to 43 nonprofits through its Vibrant Communities Mental Health Grant Program. Safety & Health: Wisconsin’s Wausau police discussed how traffic camera images are stored and monitored, amid broader concerns about misuse.
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