AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRural Health & Access: Grand County EMS in Utah launched a field blood program and, for the first time, used it on a crash patient in hemorrhagic shock—bringing plasma transfusions to the scene when the nearest surgical care is hours away. Public Health Alert: Salt Lake City-area mosquitoes are testing positive for West Nile at about 35% this week, with two human cases reported in the county and officials urging repellent, long sleeves, and eliminating standing water. Cancer Care Research (Utah): At Huntsman Cancer Institute, a resident presentation highlights how baseline testosterone may relate to outcomes in newly diagnosed metastatic prostate cancer, adding to ongoing biomarker work. Food Safety: Whole Foods issued a salmonella recall tied to jalapeños used in products sold across 12 states, with no illnesses reported so far. Health Policy & Tech: The FTC continues its push against Hims & Hers, alleging health data sharing with ad platforms and misleading subscription practices. Community Health & Education: Utah Tech’s Institute for Continued Learning opens fall registration with dozens of noncredit classes, including CPR training and AI ethics.
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