AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIdaho Health & Safety: Idaho’s measles count keeps climbing, with CDC reporting 3,471 cases nationwide as of Sept. 17 and Idaho among the affected jurisdictions—another reminder to stay up to date on MMR, especially with school back in session. Cybersecurity for Patients: Scammers are targeting MyChart users with fake “medical alert” emails that mimic real portal logins and push victims toward credential theft and malware. Local Care Leadership: Wendy McClain is returning to West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell as CEO, bringing prior Idaho experience and recent hospital operations leadership. Maternal Health & Access: Idaho abortion-rights advocates are pushing their case directly to doctors, as the state’s ballot language and provider access remain central to the debate. Community Health Programs: Albertson Family Foundation and Blue Cross of Idaho are funding the BARR school improvement model in three Idaho middle schools to support student well-being and outcomes. Mental Health: NAMI’s annual 5K walk is set for Saturday in North Idaho, with resource booths and suicide-prevention focus. Emergency Preparedness: Idaho Mountain Search and Rescue shared practical backcountry safety tips, including the “10 essentials,” to help prevent rescues from becoming emergencies. Correctional Education: Bonneville County Jail’s IGNITE program hit a milestone with 100 inmates graduating with GEDs over three years.
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