AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRural Heart Care: Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center in Safford is the first in Arizona and the Southwest to use a newly approved drug-coated balloon to treat narrowed coronary stents, without leaving another implant behind. Arizona Treatment Access: A new report says Arizona is good at detecting muscular dystrophy in children but falls short in getting them treatment. Flu Watch: Flu activity is growing or likely growing in 46 states as the CDC rolls out a tool to track local surges. Coverage Costs: Arizona health insurance premiums are facing a reported 29% increase, raising concerns about affordability. Women’s Health: Mayo Clinic Arizona researchers found women with endometriosis had more than twice the odds of migraine; they urge doctors to ask about symptoms across specialties. Transplant Access: Phoenix resident Katherine Screws waited three years for an intestine transplant, then found a new hospital and received one within weeks—highlighting the value of asking about options and seeking care elsewhere. Hospital Accountability: The Gilbert mother whose toddler was mistakenly pronounced dead before being found alive in a morgue has spoken publicly about the ordeal, renewing scrutiny of the care he received.
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