AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNursing Home Lawsuit: A federal trial in Billings is underway as families allege inadequate care at Canyon Creek Memory Care during a 2020 COVID outbreak, including dehydration, bedsores, weight loss, and understaffing. Public Safety Tragedy: A 13-year-old boy injured on a Butte carnival ride June 7 has died, and the ride remains closed while investigators review the incident. Community Health & Access: Montana’s DEQ approved the final environmental assessment for Phase Two of the Lakeside County Water and Sewer District expansion, moving forward wastewater and septage capacity plans. Substance Use Update: CDC provisional data shows U.S. drug overdose deaths declined 13.2% over the past year, but overdose remains the leading cause of death for ages 18–44. Tobacco Prevention Push: Advocates are campaigning for a $2 per pack tobacco tax increase in the 2027 Montana Legislature, citing new polling and student concerns about nicotine and marijuana use. Local Care Spotlight: Dahl Memorial Healthcare says its pharmacy passed a Montana Board of Pharmacy licensing survey with no findings. Medicaid Coverage Warning: A new report finds Medicaid and ACA enrollment fell by more than 5 million in the last 12 months, tied to policy changes and expiring subsidies. Cancer Prevention in Montana: Community Health Alliance’s Be Sun Smart program marks 25 years of sun-safety education and resources.
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