AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMeasles Outbreak: Kentucky reported 157 cases as of Oct. 14, including three in Caldwell County and 56 in Laurel County. Nine people have been hospitalized. Health officials say most cases involve people who are unvaccinated or whose status is unknown, and urge residents to get vaccinated. EKU Benefits: Eastern Kentucky University plans higher employee health insurance contributions and will bar employees’ spouses from its health plan if they can get coverage through their own employer. Flu Shots: Mercy Health will offer free flu vaccines in Mayfield on Oct. 15 and Paducah on Oct. 26. No insurance or registration is required; recipients must be at least 9. Food Security: Gov. Andy Beshear says federal changes have cut SNAP benefits for 80,622 Kentuckians, including 24,655 children and 6,572 seniors. He is urging federal officials to protect residents at risk of hunger.
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