AGP Executive Report

Food Safety: The CDC is tracking five multistate Salmonella and E. coli outbreaks linked to oysters, raw-milk cheese and sprouts, with 168 illnesses reported and recalls underway. Flu Watch: Northern Nevada has reported its first flu-related death of the season as U.S. flu hospitalizations rise to their highest level for this time of year since 2010. Local Health: Clark County has confirmed its first clade I mpox case. UMC has also launched a radiology residency to help address Nevada’s doctor shortage, while new grants will expand clinical training in rural communities. Cancer Prevention: Las Vegas-bound singer Taylor Dayne says she’s been cancer-free for four years after stage 2 colon cancer, and urges people to stay current on checkups.

Flu Season: Northern Nevada Public Health reported the season’s first flu-related death in Washoe County: a man in his 80s who was hospitalized and had underlying conditions. The county recorded 27 flu deaths last season. Pediatric Care: A $150 million gift from Felicia and Ben Horowitz will help bring specialized care and research to Nevada’s first stand-alone children’s hospital, which will bear their name. Emergency Services: REMSA Health is recruiting Australian paramedics to help ease a Reno-area staffing shortage. Mpox: Clark County has reported its first case of clade I mpox in a resident. Training and Access: UMC has launched a radiology residency program to address Nevada’s doctor shortage, while two grants will support students and expand clinical training in rural communities.

School Health: Nevada officials are investigating a fourth tuberculosis case at Southwest High School. Health Workforce: Nevada’s unemployment rate slipped to 4.7% in September, with health care among the sectors driving job gains. Two grants will also expand clinical training for rural Nevada students, while REMSA is recruiting paramedics to help address a Reno-area shortage. Emergency Care: Nevada medical crew members delivered a premature baby midflight. Seasonal Health: Las Vegas providers report rising flu and COVID cases, and health experts are urging locals to get breast cancer screenings.

Foster Care Access: Nearly 1,300 Clark County children in foster care are waiting for Social Security numbers amid a records dispute, creating barriers to Medicaid, health coverage and other services. Emergency Care: Two Nevada medical crew members delivered a premature baby during a midflight emergency. Cannabis and Heart Health: A study of more than 50 million hospital records found cardiovascular admissions rose faster in Western states after recreational cannabis legalization; researchers say the findings show an association, not proof of cause. Food Safety: A nationwide recall of raw-milk cheeses follows an E. coli outbreak that has hospitalized eight people; Nevada is among the states reporting cases. Rural Health Workforce: UNR’s Orvis School of Nursing received nearly $1.6 million in grants to support advanced-practice nursing students and clinical training for rural and underserved communities. Seasonal Illness: Las Vegas health providers are reporting rising flu and COVID cases.

Health Care Access: UMC is launching a radiology residency program to help address Nevada’s doctor shortage. The state also announced changes to health care provider networks, while Nevada Donor Network opened a new Las Vegas donor care unit. Prevention: Flu activity is rising unusually early, with the West Coast among the first affected; the CDC says flu is growing or likely growing in 46 states. Community Care: Nevada Health Centers brought mobile dental services to Carson City schools, and a Carson Valley hospital hosted a community health fair. Health Policy: Nevada voters will decide Question 6, which would add abortion rights to the state constitution.

Injury Alert: A juvenile suffered life-threatening injuries in an electric-scooter crash in Henderson on Wednesday; police are investigating. Infectious Disease: Clark County reported its first clade I mpox case, while flu is growing or likely growing in 46 states, according to the CDC. Medicare Access: A provider-network change affecting Kaiser Permanente Senior Care Plus may disrupt care for members in Carson City, Storey and Washoe counties; eligible members can get a special enrollment period and Medigap guaranteed-issue rights. Coverage Changes: A free Oct. 27 session in Caliente will explain 2027 Medicare and Medicaid options, including new monthly activity requirements for some Medicaid expansion adults starting Jan. 1. Care Workforce: UMC is launching a radiology residency program to help address Nevada’s doctor shortage.

Infectious Disease: Clark County confirmed its first clade I mpox case as Las Vegas providers also report rising flu and COVID cases. Food Safety: A Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled Virginia oysters has sickened 27 people across 12 states; the oysters were distributed in Nevada, so check recall notices before eating them. Health Care Access: UMC is launching a radiology residency to help address Nevada’s doctor shortage, while Lake Tahoe’s LGBTQ+ residents report limited access to specialists. Coverage Costs: Nevada health insurance premiums are projected to rise another 17%; residents shopping during open enrollment should compare plans and costs carefully. Care and Prevention: Nevada Donor Network opened a new Las Vegas donor care unit, and a mobile mammography van is bringing breast cancer screenings to the valley. A new look at Nevada’s maternity-care gap also highlights midwives as one way to expand access.

Infectious Disease: Clark County reported its first clade I mpox case as Las Vegas providers see rising flu and COVID cases. Flu season is also starting early nationwide. Care Access: UMC launched a radiology residency to address Nevada’s doctor shortage, with plans to expand from four trainees to 16. Nevada Donor Network opened the state’s first dedicated donor-care unit in Las Vegas to support organ and tissue recovery. Community Health: Tahoe’s LGBTQ+ residents have limited access to specialist care, while REMSA is recruiting Australian paramedics to help ease a shortage in the Reno area. Costs & Maternity: Nevada health insurance premiums are expected to rise 17% after last year’s 26% increase. A new report also finds Nevada lags neighboring Western states in birth-center deliveries, as midwives are presented as one response to maternity-care gaps.

Flu Season: Flu is spreading early, and the region that includes Nevada has the nation’s highest test positivity rate at 9.5%. Las Vegas providers also report rising flu and COVID cases; health experts urge getting a flu shot now. Food Safety: Recalled raw oysters linked to 27 Salmonella illnesses across 12 states were distributed to Nevada. Check oyster labels and avoid the recalled products. Care Access: LGBTQ+ residents around Lake Tahoe report traveling long distances for specialty care, including hormone treatment. Nevada also faces poor maternal and infant health indicators, with advocates urging expanded access to midwives and birth centers. Local Services: REMSA is recruiting Australian paramedics to help address Reno-area staffing shortages, while Nevada Health Centers is bringing mobile dental care to Carson City schools. Coverage Costs: Nevada health insurance premiums are set to rise 17% again, making it important for residents to review options before enrollment closes.

Emergency Care: REMSA Health is recruiting trained paramedics from Australia to help ease northern Nevada’s staffing shortage as Reno grows. Community Health: Carson Valley Health’s Saturday fair in Gardnerville will offer free flu shots, glucose and blood pressure checks, nutrition information and Medicare enrollment guidance. Dental Access: Nevada Health Centers is bringing mobile dental services to Carson City schools this week. Coverage Costs: Nevada health insurance premiums are projected to rise 17% again, making it important for residents to review options during open enrollment. Nursing Workforce: A $3 million grant to UNR’s Orvis School of Nursing will support rural nursing education.

Community Health: Carson Valley Health’s annual fair is set for Saturday in Gardnerville, with free flu shots, glucose and blood-pressure checks, nutrition guidance and Medicare enrollment help. School Dental Care: Nevada Health Centers’ mobile clinic is visiting Empire Elementary and Carson High this week; students can get care whether or not they have dental insurance. Coverage Costs: Nevada health insurance premiums are set to rise 17% after last year’s 26% increase, making open enrollment an important chance to review plans. Health Workforce: Western Nevada College is expanding nursing education at its Douglas campus, while a federal grant will support rural nursing education through UNR’s Lake Tahoe campus. Screening Access: A mobile mammography van is bringing breast cancer screenings to the Las Vegas Valley. Behavioral Health Funding: Nevada redirected $52 million in rural broadband funds that could not meet a spending deadline, including money for mental health care in jails.

Nursing Education: Western Nevada College celebrated a $6 million expansion of its Douglas campus nursing program, with simulation labs and clinical training space aimed at growing Nevada’s nursing workforce. UNR also received an HRSA grant to expand rural nursing education at its Lake Tahoe campus. Screening Access: A mobile mammography van is bringing breast cancer screenings to the Las Vegas Valley. Patient Focus: Nevada Northern Railway arranged a private train outing for a Reno boy recovering from a rare immune condition and bone marrow transplant, helping limit his exposure to crowds. Air Quality: Smoke from Arizona wildfires prompted an advisory for the Las Vegas area. Military Safety: A Nellis-based airman died after falling during a pregame rappelling demonstration in San Antonio; the incident is under investigation.

Mental Health: Las Vegas comedian Carrot Top thanked supporters after a September hospitalization following a reported suicide attempt. He plans to return to the Luxor stage Monday and did not discuss what happened. Family Well-Being: Nevada has 35 licensed 24-hour childcare providers, down from 71 in 2018, leaving many parents working nights with few formal options. Screening Access: A mobile mammography van is bringing breast cancer screenings to the Las Vegas Valley. Insurance Costs: Nevada health insurance premiums are expected to rise 17% again after last year’s 26% jump; residents should review their options before open enrollment closes. Seasonal Health: Northern Nevada officials are tracking an early start to flu season and an avian flu outbreak among geese in the Reno-Sparks area.

Cancer Screening: A mobile mammography van is bringing breast cancer screenings to the Las Vegas Valley, expanding access to preventive care. Insurance Costs: Nevada health insurance premiums are set to rise 17% after last year’s 26% jump; residents should review plans before open enrollment closes. Seasonal Illness: Northern Nevada health officials report an early flu season with more cases than average, while agencies respond to bird flu found in Reno-Sparks goose flocks. No human infections are reported in the coverage. Overdose Risks: Health experts are raising alarms about kratom derivatives in the Mountain West as overdose concerns grow. Drug Safety: A report on proposed wider access to peptides highlights adverse-event reports and two Las Vegas intubations, underscoring safety questions.

Breast Cancer Screening: Nevada Health Centers’ Mammovan will offer screenings in Las Vegas on Oct. 21 at Ellis Island and Oct. 23 at Westgate, with appointments available for women 40 and older; call 1-877-581-6266 to book. Air Quality: Smoke drifting north from Arizona fires prompted an advisory for the Las Vegas area. Insurance Costs: Nevada health insurance premiums are projected to rise 17% again after last year’s 26% jump, making it important for Las Vegas and Reno residents to review options before open enrollment closes. Flu Season: Northern Nevada Public Health reports more influenza cases than usual, as flu activity is starting early this year. Overdose Concerns: Health concerns are growing across the Mountain West over kratom derivatives and their potential overdose risks.

Insurance Costs: Nevada health insurance premiums are projected to rise 17%, following a 26% increase last year. Residents should review coverage and compare plans before open enrollment closes. Rural Health Workforce: A federal grant will expand rural nursing education through UNR’s Lake Tahoe campus, while Western Nevada College is marking a $4.4 million nursing-program expansion in Minden. Drug Safety: Health experts warn that kratom products sold as drinks, gummies and supplements can contain potent opioid-like compounds and carry addiction and overdose risks; concerns are growing across the Mountain West. Air Quality: Smoke drifting north from Arizona prompted an advisory for the Las Vegas area, while a separate dust advisory covered Clark County. Care for Vulnerable Adults: Carson City’s Public Guardian office says health-care shortages and delayed hospital discharges are complicating care for vulnerable adults, despite helping some clients move into less restrictive settings.