AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMaternal Health: Hawaiʻi is among 10 states with no birth centers, despite a new report linking these options for low-risk pregnancies with better outcomes. Public Health: Hawaiʻi and three other West Coast states say the CDC took two months to respond to a request to validate a rapid, high-volume measles test, warning that faster testing can help limit outbreaks. Aging Well: A local neurologist says memory lapses can be normal with age, but trouble with familiar tasks or managing finances may warrant medical attention. Medication Safety: Big Island residents can drop off unused or expired medicines at designated police stations during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 24. Rural Care: Hawaiʻi will cover health-care career tuition in exchange for five years of work in rural areas, while local employers face double-digit insurance rate hikes affecting about half a million residents.
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