AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOklahoma Primary Health & Wages: Oklahoma voters head to the polls Tuesday on a crowded governor race and a statewide minimum wage question, State Question 832, which would lift pay from $7.25 to $15 by 2029—aimed at easing cost-of-living pressure on hundreds of thousands of workers. Public Health & Safety: A viral “Benadryl Challenge” case is back in the headlines after a teen was declared brain dead following the dangerous trend, renewing warnings for parents about OTC misuse. Food Safety: The FDA upgraded a pasta sauce recall to its highest risk level after potential Salmonella contamination, with distribution reaching restaurants and hospitals across 41 states. Health Care Workforce & Access: A lawsuit alleges a hospital violated civil rights by denying religious and medical exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine mandates for employees. Research & Wellness: OSU wheat researchers joined a national effort to breed staple crops with more fiber and better nutrition to support long-term public health. Local Care Leadership: Oklahoma City Rehabilitation Hospital named Dr. Jennifer Collins as medical director, expanding clinical leadership for inpatient rehab.
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