AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWildfire Health Response: Oregon Health Authority says AllCare reached out to more than 250 Oregon Health Plan members affected by the Fielder Mountain Fire, helping ensure medication access and safe transport. Food Insecurity: Food banks in Oregon and beyond report “freezers getting empty” as SNAP cuts ripple into end-of-month lines and higher demand. Public Health Guidance: West Coast Health Alliance urges Oregon and regional families to follow the 2026 child immunization schedule from AAP and pregnancy guidance from ACOG, pushing back on a separate federal executive order. Care Access & Staffing: Southwest Health System in Cortez adds board-certified pediatrician Dr. Maggie Bonilla to expand pediatric appointments alongside Dr. Moriah Tarpey. Hospital Funding: Oregon officials and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici press FEMA to release delayed BRIC grant money for Astoria’s Columbia Memorial Hospital expansion. Water Safety: Portland’s Bull Run filtration upgrade gets a bond-rating boost as the city moves forward on a major drinking-water project aimed at meeting cryptosporidium requirements. Food Safety Recalls: Walmart shoppers in Oregon are warned about recalled Marketside tomato bisque soup kits due to possible listeria contamination. Mental Health Support: NAMI Central Oregon launches a free peer support group in Sisters, meeting the 2nd and 4th Thursday evenings. Legal/Privacy: Oregon is among 22 states suing to block federal demands for sensitive CDL driver data, with a judge issuing a stay.
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