AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPediatric Care Expansion: Pediatrics Plus is buying Jonesboro-based Cynergy Rehab Group and Arkids Pediatric Day Centers, bringing its first major Northeast Arkansas footprint and planned ABA therapy in Jonesboro by year’s end. Food Safety Alert: The FDA says a multistate Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak is linked to recalled eggs from Midwest Poultry Services, with 98 illnesses across 17 states and 26 hospitalizations; Arkansas shoppers are urged to check carton codes and sell-by dates. SNAP Fraud Protection: Arkansas DHS is rolling out the ebtEDGE New app to add anti-fraud features for SNAP EBT users as the state switches vendors. Heat & Public Health: A dangerous heat dome is pushing triple-digit temperatures across much of the central U.S., with Arkansas included in major heat-risk areas—raising the stakes for hydration and cooling. School Nutrition Funding: Arkansas schools can apply for USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program money, with more than $3.3 million available to serve free produce snacks. Care Access & Workforce: A new Arkansas physician-shortage report argues for more residency slots and a stronger graduate medical education pipeline, highlighting the role of UAMS regional campuses. Local Health Recognition: Multiple Arkansas hospitals earned American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines awards for stroke and heart care performance.
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