AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUAMS Proton Center Deal: UAMS announced it will purchase the Proton Center of Arkansas, avoiding an anticipated shutdown and keeping cancer proton therapy access in the state. Food Access in Pine Bluff: A mobile grocery market returned to the Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Main Library, partnering with local groups to fight food deserts with free fresh produce and staples. NIH Grant for Heart Research: NYITCOM at A-State’s Vishwa Rajagopalan received a $573,750 NIH R15 grant to study how thyroid dysfunction affects cardiovascular disease, including RNA-based therapies. Counseling Compact Expands Mental Health Access: Arkansas joined the Counseling Compact, letting licensed professional counselors practice across state lines via in-person or telehealth. Public Health & Safety: Arkansas Department of Health food inspections in Pulaski County flagged issues like expired yogurt, invalid food permits, and sanitation problems; separate coverage also notes required water system flushing in Liberty’s service areas. Clinical Care Watch: A national survey found wide variation in how clinicians test and treat C. diff, underscoring gaps in guideline use.
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