AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRural Health Funding: Maryland received $168.4 million in a second round of federal funding to strengthen rural health care. Eastern Shore Access: Choptank Community Health System added a behavioral health clinician at its Federalsburg center, expanding local support for mental health and substance-use concerns. Dorchester County is also seeking a $59,500 state grant for cancer-screening kits for up to 100 active and retired firefighters. Cannabis Rules: Federal hemp-product limits are scheduled to change Dec. 11, potentially affecting gummies sold outside licensed Maryland dispensaries; state limits for licensed dispensaries remain unchanged. Campus Care: University of Maryland student leaders backed a proposed $163.37 annual health-center fee for full-time students, though some raised concerns about paying for services their insurance may already cover. Avian Flu: Preliminary tests detected bird flu at a Worcester County poultry farm. The flock is under quarantine and being depopulated; its birds will not enter the food supply.
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