AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGender-Affirming Care: Oklahoma’s new law cuts off SoonerCare coverage and public support for gender-affirming care for transgender adults, leaving patients like an OU Health hormone-therapy user scrambling for options. Public Health & Safety: Oklahoma health experts are warning parents about the deadly “Benadryl Challenge” after a teen was declared brain dead following alleged misuse of the OTC allergy drug. Food Access: Federal lawmakers are pushing to let SNAP shoppers buy hot rotisserie chicken at the point of sale, a change that could expand practical meal options. Rural Hospital Strain: A new report flags Oklahoma among states with the most rural hospitals at risk of closure, driven by losses, limited reserves, and thin supplemental funding. Environmental Health: OU researchers report microplastics worsen liver injury in high-fat diets, raising new concerns about everyday exposure. Animal Health: The Oklahoma Humane Society warns of a parvovirus outbreak and urges vaccination and caution around contaminated areas. Healthcare System Watch: Oklahoma County Detention Center faces state compliance issues after an inspection. Blood Supply: Coffee Memorial Blood Center declares a blood emergency in the Texas/Oklahoma panhandles, with urgent need for O-negative and B-negative donors.
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