AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCommunity Wellness: Haines will receive $2.4 million for local wellness initiatives, including improvements to its pool. In Juneau, NAMI Juneau and a kinship-support program are among Alaska groups sharing $3.6 million in Mental Health Trust grants. Mental Health and Safety: A man involved in a two-hour knife incident in downtown Juneau surrendered to police and was taken to Bartlett Regional Hospital for evaluation; no one was injured. Southcentral Foundation’s annual walk also brought attention to domestic violence and support for survivors. Seasonal Health: Flu cases are rising in Alaska, and health officials say the season began early and could be moderately severe. Prescription Costs: Alaska joined a 45-state coalition seeking approval of settlements with three generic drugmakers over alleged price-fixing. People who bought generic prescriptions from May 2009 through December 2019 may be eligible for compensation. Health Workforce: State projections point to growing demand for home health aides, nursing assistants and other health care workers through 2034.
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