AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMental Health: A two-hour crisis in downtown Juneau ended with a man taken to Bartlett Regional Hospital for evaluation. Juneau nonprofits also received Alaska Mental Health Trust grants, including support for kinship caregivers and NAMI services. Drug Costs: Alaska joined 45 states seeking approval of settlements over alleged generic-drug price fixing. People who bought generic prescriptions from May 2009 through December 2019 may qualify for compensation. Seasonal Health: Flu cases are rising in Alaska as the season starts early. Community Wellness: Haines is set to receive $2.4 million for community wellness initiatives, while Southcentral Foundation’s annual walk highlighted support for domestic-violence survivors. Rural Recovery: One year after Typhoon Halong, Western Alaska communities remain displaced and coping with lost harvests and damaged homes. Health Workforce: State forecasts point to growing demand for home health aides, nursing assistants and other care workers.
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