AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Security: North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined a coalition urging Congress to restore SNAP benefits and protect food assistance in the Farm Bill, warning recent cuts are increasing hunger and adding costly barriers for families. Public Health Alerts: A multi-state Listeria outbreak tied to Clover Hill Dairy has triggered a recall of all cheese and cheese-containing products, with officials noting the risk is especially serious for pregnant people, infants, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems. Health Care Leadership: Min Lee was named President of UNC Hospitals, effective July 20, tasked with leading the system and reporting to UNC Health’s Triangle Region president to better integrate care. Workforce & Care Access: UNC Health plans to invest more than $675 million to take over UNC Health Wayne and expand services, including developing it into a Level III Trauma Center. Clinical Safety: Doctors are sounding the alarm over rising GLP-1 overdoses, as weight-loss drugs become easier to obtain online. Community Health & Nutrition: Bounty & Soul released a kale quinoa salad recipe as part of its push to make healthy food more accessible in Western North Carolina. Disease Prevention: A CDC study highlights that Rocky Mountain spotted fever can kill within days, and starting doxycycline within five days of symptom onset is critical. Local Health Education: UNC Greensboro launched a fully online master’s in sport management and recreational therapy for working professionals.
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