AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublic Health: The CDC reports measles has surged to 2,104 confirmed cases across 41 jurisdictions, with three deaths since the 2025–2026 outbreak began—an alarming reminder that vaccination gaps can quickly reignite spread. Environmental Health: The Southern Environmental Law Center sued Robeson County over alleged PFAS contamination tied to the landfill, saying PFAS is entering the public water system and raising serious health concerns for 67,000 residents. Healthcare Workforce: MAHEC is training nearly 100 new doctors in safe opioid prescribing as they start practice in western North Carolina, aiming to reduce addiction risk while still treating pain. Food & Nutrition Costs: “Tomatoflation” is driving higher grocery bills after Florida tomato losses from winter freezes and setbacks in Mexico—though prices are expected to ease as production rebounds. Community & Wellness Support: Zonta of Franklin donated reading and self-help materials to REACH, which provides 24/7 crisis hotlines, counseling, and shelter services for survivors of violence. Health Equity & History: A new book examines the rise and orchestrated demise of Black medical schools, tracing how exclusion shaped today’s doctor diversity gaps. Local Climate/Outdoor Health: NC State researchers warn a tile-horned beetle larva is increasingly damaging blueberry crops, likely worsened by drought stress.
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