AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoOfficer Well-Being: Juneau police have completed peer-intervention training designed to help officers step in before situations lead to mistakes or misconduct; the department says the program also supports officer wellness. Rural Care: Nearly $249 million has been awarded for rural health projects across Alaska, but Juneau lawmakers warn the grants may not make up for insurance-related losses. A new remote-care partnership between Alaska Medical Center Health and Norton Sound Health aims to expand access in the region. Behavioral Health: Ketchikan Indian Community received $5 million for an addiction-healing center, while Alaska Native communities shared $375,000 in health and wellness funding. Flu Season: Juneau’s flu spike has eased, but infections are still rising statewide; health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated. Cannabis and Heart Health: A study including Alaska found heart-related hospital admissions rose faster in Western states after recreational cannabis sales became legal. Researchers noted the findings show an association, not proof that legalization caused the increase.
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