AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoArizona Health & Education: University of Arizona and Gila River Health Care announced the nation’s first MD-granting medical school branch on tribal land in Sacaton, starting July 2027 with full scholarships for 10 students per year. Pediatric Care Leadership: Phoenix Children’s named Carolina V. Guimaraes, MD, as its new vice president and chief of radiology, expanding imaging services and training. Clinical Research in Spine Pain: Aclarion added the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Phoenix as a CLARITY trial site for Nociscan, aiming to improve outcomes for chronic low back pain. Public Health Alert: NYC reported its first human West Nile virus case of 2026; officials urge repellent, long sleeves, and limiting outdoor time at dawn/dusk. Community Wellness & Safety: Arizona Sunrays launched a movement-based private preschool learning center. Health Policy & Access: Costco is partnering with SCAN Group to offer Medicare Advantage plans in select states, including Arizona. Local Health Risks: Tucson police training highlighted strangulation as a deadly warning sign, with specialized investigator training. Heat & Health: Thousands braved 110+°F Phoenix heat for major concerts, with cooling strategies in place.
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