AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHealth Policy & Costs: The White House says nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states, including North Dakota, will get $500 Obamacare refund checks starting in October, tied to alleged “user fee” overcharges from the federal HealthCare.gov marketplace. Public Health & Food Safety: The FDA expanded a Walmart berries recall tied to possible E. coli risk, now listing additional states and territories that received the affected Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend. Injury Prevention: North Dakota lawmakers approved a bill to ban synthetic kratom while regulating natural kratom, after a special session focused on safety concerns. Mental Health Access: A North Dakota viewpoint urges creative state and local solutions to keep mental health progress moving. Community Health Support: Fargo health officials are rolling out a fall vaccine drive with walk-in clinics. SNAP Nutrition: SNAP benefit changes are set to take effect Nov. 1, after a delayed start earlier this year. Local Care & Research: UND received federal HHS funding of $408,184 for biomedical research and training.
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