AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWildfire smoke & health alerts: Air quality advisories stayed active across parts of Idaho and the Northwest as Canadian wildfire smoke drifted south and east, raising respiratory risks for kids, older adults, and people with lung or heart conditions. Pharmacy scope of practice: A new study finds pharmacists are ready to become independent prescribers, but say they need more training and support to do it safely. Measles in Idaho: Eastern Idaho Public Health reported a measles case in Teton County; officials also pointed to possible exposure at a Driggs grocery store and urged vaccination checks. HIV watch in Ada/Boise area: Central District Health flagged concern over HIV cases in early 2026, noting the need for testing and prevention across communities. OB/GYN shortage: National reporting highlights worsening access problems as fewer OB/GYNs meet demand, leaving some patients turned away. Local safety incidents: A Boise driver was booked after passing out and crashing into a home; separate U.S. 26 crashes injured a man riding in a pickup bed and shut down the highway for hours. Public health misinformation in court: An Idaho mother accused in the deaths of twins continues to blame vaccines, while outside doctors say vaccines did not kill the children.
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