AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSuicide Prevention in Focus: Heroes Compass is expanding its “Walk for the 22” statewide on Sept. 22, with Fargo’s 2.2-mile route starting at 9:22 a.m. to raise awareness after 22 veterans die by suicide each day in the U.S. Workplace Safety: A person died after a work-related medical incident at the North Dakota Soybean Processors facility west of Casselton, prompting an investigation by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Kratom Policy Push: Gov. Kelly Armstrong is calling for a special-session ban on kratom “in all its forms,” citing overdose deaths and arguing the product is too unregulated to wait. Pain Care Access: Sanford Bemidji added Layne Miller, APRN, CNP, to its physical medicine and interventional pain management team, offering minimally invasive options and coordinated long-term pain plans. Mental Health Resources: FirstLink says more North Dakotans are reaching out to the 988 crisis line. Hospital Quality Snapshot: A new national patient-experience ranking based on CMS HCAHPS places Wisconsin highest and Florida lowest, underscoring the ongoing push for better patient experiences.
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