AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNursing Workforce Push: Montana State University opened a new College of Nursing building in Billings, adding simulation labs to help tackle the state’s ongoing nurse shortage. Health Care Costs & Bargaining: Montana state and unions reached an agreement to soften proposed 2027 increases to the State of Montana Benefit Plan, lowering deductible and out-of-pocket maximum impacts for many employees. Hospital Beauty Contest: Livingston HealthCare is a finalist in Soliant Health’s “Most Beautiful Hospitals” contest; public voting runs through Oct. 16. Public Health Alerts: Flathead County health officials issued a measles exposure notice tied to a visitor’s Sept. 8–11 stops, including a Logan Health Primary Care visit and Amtrak Train #8. Foodborne Illness Watch: A Salmonella outbreak linked to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts’ broccoli sprouts has expanded to multiple states, with Montana among those affected. Glacier Park Rare Disease: Glacier National Park visitors on the east side are being warned after wildlife tested positive for tularemia, which can spread to humans and pets. Mental Health in the Community: The Montana Farmers Union’s “Serenity in the Storm” concert in Havre is set for Sept. 28, aiming to reduce mental health stigma. Homelessness Support: Missoula’s Temporary Safe Outdoor Space is reopening under the Poverello Center’s leadership this fall, with case management and county partnerships.
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