AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRural EMS Boost: NCDHHS announced $10 million for 39 local EMS agencies to strengthen Mobile Integrated Health, expanding access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment beyond the initial 911 call. Public Health Watch: U.S. measles cases are on pace to top the 2025 record, with 2,030 cases reported across 38 states and DC and most infections tied to unvaccinated people. Cancer Care Update: A genomic test co-developed in Canada/UBC research suggests many breast cancer patients (age 40+) with low-risk results may safely skip chemotherapy, based on the OPTIMA trial. MS Research Roundup: The CMSC meeting in Charlotte highlighted new MS care developments, including updates on high-efficacy therapy use across age groups. Tobacco/Nicotine Policy: Multistate attorneys general, including Hawaiʻi’s AG Anne Lopez, urged Formula 1 to end tobacco and nicotine sponsorships, citing youth exposure risks. Health & Safety in NC: A Lenoir County man faces charges after allegedly shooting a 12-year-old, paralyzing him, according to Kinston officers. Community Health: The Carolina Hurricanes Foundation donated $50,000 to help deliver 150,000+ summer meals for families facing food insecurity.
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