AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPediatric Care Spotlight: Children’s Wisconsin climbed to No. 12 in the Midwest and earned national recognition in six pediatric specialties in the latest U.S. News pediatric hospital rankings. Infectious Disease Watch: Wisconsin health officials confirmed a measles case in Marathon County tied to out-of-state travel (not the southwest outbreak), while the state continues to report 164 cases this year, mostly among unvaccinated people. Mosquito Season Alert: West Nile virus was confirmed in a human and a horse in Brown County, with officials urging precautions as mosquitoes carry the virus. Food Safety: FDA classified alfalfa sprout recalls as Class I after potential STEC or Salmonella contamination, adding to recent recall warnings for households. Public Health & Access: The Bridge Project expanded in Milwaukee to serve 180 mothers (aiming for 200), providing monthly cash stipends during pregnancy and the first 1,000 days. Local Care Capacity: Essentia Health is expanding services in Superior ahead of the Blatnik Bridge closure, including more specialty outreach and surgical capacity. Health System Funding: Gov. Evers highlighted a $250 million UW System investment, including 24/7 virtual telehealth mental health services for students. Community Safety: Wisconsin’s AG touted progress on violent crime and opioid overdose deaths, citing opioid settlement funding.
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