AGP Executive Report
Last update: 24 minutes agoAutism & Access: A new report spotlights how many autistic girls go years without support, with one family describing the toll of missed needs and late diagnosis. Faith-Healing Law History: Idaho’s protections for parents who refuse lifesaving care on religious grounds are contrasted with older Idaho statutes that treated omission of medical care as a crime when a child’s life was at stake. School Health Insurance Crunch: The Idaho School Benefit Trust says it needs an extra $13 million for claims, with districts facing lump-sum or monthly repayment plans starting next month. Mental Health in Court: In the Boise Greenbelt stabbing case, a judge says the accused is “dangerously mentally ill” and not competent to stand trial, putting the case on hold pending further steps. Specialty Care Expansion: Bonner General Health opens a new urology clinic in Sandpoint, adding services for men and women closer to home. Cancer Compensation Help: Idaho downwinders may qualify for $100,000 under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, and local libraries are sharing how to document eligibility. Community Health & Safety: A St. Luke’s and Idaho Clinicians for Climate Health lecture series highlights heat safety strategies for vulnerable populations, including people experiencing homelessness. Local Disability Services: A longtime Idaho Falls nonprofit for people with disabilities celebrates a renovated facility, expanding support across multiple counties.
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