AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPublic Health & Access: North Carolina is among at least six states that will require Medicaid applicants to document medical frailty for work-exemption starting in January, not just self-attest—raising barriers for people who can’t afford care. Youth Mental Health & Eating Disorders: A new JAMA Network Open study links getting a smartphone at age 12 with higher odds of disordered-eating symptoms by 14, adding to concerns about early social media exposure. Environmental Health: The NC Wildlife Resources Commission says drought, heat, and Hurricane Helene impacts have cut available mountain trout for fall stocking, delaying Delayed Harvest Trout Waters until November. Food & Data Safety: Maryland and a multistate coalition reached a $2.3M settlement with Labcorp over a 2019 data breach tied to a debt collector, underscoring ongoing healthcare vendor-security risks. Community Wellness: Gaston County’s $11M aquatics center opens in October, bringing a dedicated competitive swimming facility and therapy pool to the region. Mosquito-Borne Disease: Forsyth County reported a confirmed West Nile virus case in a resident after local mosquitoes tested positive.
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