AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPet Health Alert: Vets are warning Alabama dog owners to avoid wet, muddy walks this fall because of the rare but potentially fatal “Alabama Rot,” which can start with skin ulcers and progress to kidney failure—clean paws and underbellies after outings and watch for lethargy, vomiting, and appetite loss. Public Health & Access: Alabama DHR launched a five-county SNAP/TANF pilot using a new self-service portal (ACES) to help residents apply, upload documents, and track benefits more easily. Substance Use Watch: Walker County is flagged as having the state’s second-highest accidental overdose rate, with Jefferson and Winston also ranking high—another reminder to keep naloxone accessible. Local Care & Services: Irondale approved updated emergency transport and treat-in-place rates to reduce balance billing for patients. Health Education: Morehouse School of Medicine held its fall convocation and white coat ceremony, highlighting leadership and infectious disease research ties.
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