AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNursing Home Quality Watch: CMS gave SMP Health – St. Aloisius a perfect 5/5 overall rating in Q1 2026, higher than the North Dakota average of 3.3, with zero fines or penalties. Ownership & Oversight: CMS data also shows Sanford’s Good Samaritan Society – Oakes (Dickey County) had a 1/5 overall rating in Q1 2026, plus one fine ($12,740) and one penalty. Respiratory Health Update: ND DHHS reports influenza, COVID-19, and RSV activity remains low for the week ending May 23, with influenza and RSV down and COVID-19 slightly up. Public Health—Ticks: North Dakota’s tick activity is “typical” so far this season, though officials urge repellant use and frequent checks as ticks remain active for months. Community Care Expansion: The Community Health Resource Center in New Town holds a grand opening June 4, bringing together services for children, adults, elders, and tribal health programs under one roof. Rural Wellness Funding: North Dakota is rolling out Rural Health Transformation Program grants totaling $199 million, including $3.5 million for walking programs, before-school physical education pilots, and community gardens. Food Safety Alert: FDA and CDC reopened a salmonella investigation tied to imported moringa leaf powder supplements after additional illnesses, bringing the total to 119 sick across 36 states.
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