AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHeat Safety: Ochsner LSU Health–Monroe urged Louisianians to “stay cool, stay hydrated” and watch for heat-stroke signs as summer temperatures rise. Food Insecurity: Popeyes Foundation, Feed the Children and the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank delivered $125,000 in food and essentials to 400 Zachary families as school ends and summer hunger grows. EMS & Community Health: DeSoto EMS won the 2026 Louisiana EMS Municipal EMS Service of the Year award, and Baton Rouge’s Omar Rashid became the state’s youngest nationally registered EMT. Diabetes Care Advances: At ADA 2026 in New Orleans, new obesity/diabetes drug data highlighted next-gen options and better tolerability for people who can’t stick with GLP-1s. Public Health & Policy: Louisiana tightened animal-movement rules after screwworm reached Texas, and a new interstate counseling compact expands access to mental health care across state lines, including Louisiana. Immigration Health Concerns: A second detainee died at a Louisiana ICE facility in less than two months, renewing scrutiny of medical care and conditions.
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