AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPublic Health & Safety: A North Carolina woman, Marlo Wallace of Dallas, was charged in the death of 23-year-old Aaliyah Michelle Fortner, described as “nonverbal and profoundly autistic,” with the medical examiner citing severe malnutrition and extensive injuries. Food & Drug Safety: The FDA warned and recalled Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers in 21+ states, including North Carolina, after concerns the frozen snack may contain metal pieces. Youth Health: A New Hanover County mother is pushing “Solly’s Law” to raise the tobacco and nicotine purchase age to 21 and require retailer permitting, after her stepson died from vaping. Community Care & Access: A UNC Health Pharmacy-led partnership in North Carolina helped screen atrial fibrillation patients for social needs like housing and food insecurity, showing mental health barriers were most common. Health Workforce/Opioid Treatment: An NIH-funded effort aims to expand primary-care support for prescribing medications for opioid use disorder across about 40 clinics in Ohio and West Virginia. Rural Health: Rural Health Group marked its 50th anniversary as a federally qualified health center, highlighting continued access work in northeastern North Carolina.
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