AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBiomedical Research Funding: UAMS-led INBRE biomedical research program funding was renewed for five more years, extending 30 years of continuous NIH support to $107.7 million total. Health Workforce Pipeline: NYITCOM at Arkansas State University hosted Project H.E.A.R.T., a free four-day medical camp for 30 high school students exploring careers through hands-on learning and campus experiences. Public Health & Safety: Arkansas officials urged livestock owners to stay alert as New World screwworm cases were confirmed in Texas and New Mexico, with reporting and entry health inspections ramping up. Substance Use Warning: Arkansas health leaders highlighted a shift in overdose deaths, saying methamphetamine-related deaths now exceed fentanyl-related deaths in the state. Care Access & Fraud: Attorney General Tim Griffin announced a Trumann woman’s conviction for Medicaid fraud involving fictitious employee billing and kickbacks tied to services not provided. Community Health Moment: Two Baxter County deputies received Life Saving Awards for stopping severe bleeding after a shooting and rescuing an elderly woman from a house fire. Local Medical News: A former Little Rock physician was sentenced after pleading guilty to video voyeurism involving secret recordings of a clinic employee.
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