AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHypertension Research: University of Minnesota Medical School researchers are testing renal denervation, a procedure that targets kidney-connected nerves to help lower blood pressure when meds aren’t enough. Suicide Prevention: The PICK’M Up Suicide Prevention Coalition is inviting East Central Minnesota residents to a Sept. 19 run/walk in Mora, with community resources and a memory wall. School Health & Safety: Minnesota schools are rolling out cardiac emergency response plans for the 2026-27 year, while students share tips for starting the school year strong. Nursing Home Pay: New Minnesota minimum wage standards for nursing home workers begin today, including $22.50 for certified nursing assistants and $27 for licensed practical nurses. Public Health Alerts: Walmart expanded a frozen berry recall to Minnesota due to possible E. coli contamination—check lot code 6040 01-6 and best-by date Feb. 9, 2028. Mental Health Courts: A Hennepin County judge found a Minneapolis man not guilty by reason of mental illness in the killing of a retired dancer, after court-ordered mental health treatment. Healthcare Access/Workforce: Allina Health hospice nurses are set to begin a strike Friday, adding pressure to staffing and care continuity.
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