AGP Executive Report
Last update: 25 minutes agoFood Safety Alert: USDA/FSIS recalled more than 3,200 pounds of ready-to-eat pastrami and corned beef (Midamar Premium Beef Pastrami; Bea’s Best Cooked Corned Beef Brisket; Kirsch Delicatessen Style Cooked Corned Beef Brisket) shipped to Illinois and distributed nationwide due to possible Listeria contamination. Public Health & Prevention: The American Academy of Pediatrics urged kids 6 months and older to get this year’s flu shot, pointing to safety data and the risk of hospitalizations and death. Water Safety: Illinois still requires annual backflow testing to protect drinking water—an Elgin-area reminder tied to the long-ago Century of Progress outbreak. Healthcare Access & Tech: Assort Health named a new Chief Medical Officer to help health systems expand patient access and deploy AI across the care journey. Mental Health/Childcare Policy: As Trump proposes deregulating Head Start, Illinois providers are warning about what changes could mean for families. Local Weather Risk: Overnight storms brought flooding and wind damage in the Chicago area, with officials warning drivers to avoid flooded roads. Cybersecurity: A major healthcare data breach reportedly exposed 3.8 million patients’ information, underscoring the need for stronger protections.
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