AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPediatric Diabetes Care: The FDA approved Afrezza inhaled mealtime insulin for children and teens with type 1 (and type 2) diabetes ages 6+, aiming to reduce needle anxiety and improve school-day dosing. Public Health & Food Safety: Cyclospora “explosive” diarrhea cases are reported across 17 states, with officials still searching for a single source and warning symptoms can be misdiagnosed. Water Safety: Louisiana agencies are tracking swimmer and fish consumption advisories, with multiple waterways under consumption warnings and only a few beaches flagged for bathers. Immigration & Child Welfare: The Trump administration plans a 528-bed Alexandria holding facility for migrant families and unaccompanied children, described as a “staging area,” but advocates worry kids could be held for weeks and oversight may be weak. Local Health Systems: Odyssey House of Louisiana bought the historic Bohn Ford building in New Orleans to expand its addiction treatment and recovery services. Health Costs & Access: A new report highlights how some insurers keep copay assistance meant to lower drug costs, leaving patients to pay more out of pocket. Community Health: New Orleans leadership shifts include Isis Casanova moving to the Health Department to lead health and emergency outreach communications.
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