AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRural Hospital Closures: Kansas leads the nation with 28 rural hospitals at immediate risk of closing, as inflation, insurance hurdles, and labor costs squeeze small facilities and reimbursement rates. Labor & Cancer Care: Radiation therapists at Ascension Via Christi in Wichita went on strike over pay and staffing, saying treatments are proceeding but they’re worried about overbooking and possible therapist departures. Community Wellness Build-Out: HaysMed’s Center for Health Improvement is partnering on the $1.1M Lifelong Vitality Project with outdoor fitness upgrades—shaded cardio and strength areas, ADA-accessible stations, and free community space for all ages. Tick Bite Prevention: Barton County health officials urge residents to prevent tick bites with long sleeves, DEET, permethrin-treated clothing, trail-safe habits, and prompt checks—especially as tick activity rises. World Cup Health Readiness: Kansas City hospitals say they’re prepared for World Cup visitors, focusing on translation and helping international patients navigate a U.S. system with more complex care options. Safety Alerts: KBI issued Silver Alerts for two missing Kansans with dementia/Alzheimer’s—an 82-year-old man last seen near Oklahoma City and an 81-year-old woman last seen in Ellsworth County.
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