AGP Executive Report
Last update: 38 minutes agoOB-GYN Access: A new OB-GYN, Dr. Caroline Rolofson, is joining TriState Health in the Lewis-Clark Valley, helping restart on-call coverage for midwife deliveries at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston. Rabies Reminders: Eastern Idaho Public Health confirmed a rabid bat in Mackay and urged residents to avoid touching bats, call a provider after possible exposure, and keep pets vaccinated. Public Safety Online Dating: Boise police shared safety tips after recent cases involving sexual assault and stalking tied to online dating—meet in public, plan your own ride, and tell someone you trust. Health Policy & Reproductive Care: Idaho lawmakers and anti-abortion groups are promoting data claiming the state hasn’t lost OB-GYNs, while doctors push back; another story highlights rising political pressure against IVF and surrogacy. Workforce & Care Demand: A new report finds women outnumber men in U.S. jobs, with Idaho’s labor force about 46% women and major employers including St. Luke’s and Saint Alphonsus. Community Health & Food Security: Idaho Falls’ Community Food Basket executive director Ariel Jackson is stepping down after years serving 1,500 families monthly. Animal Health Tip: Snake River Animal Shelter’s vet recommends brushing pets’ teeth twice daily to prevent illness. Injury & EMS: A Parma man was sentenced in a crash that killed an Ada County paramedic, underscoring ongoing road-safety risks.
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