AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDementia Prevention: A Durham report highlights new research saying healthy blood pressure, no diabetes, and no smoking between ages 48–68 could delay dementia by up to 13 years. Food Safety: Cyclospora continues to spread, with cases now linked to iceberg lettuce reaching 15 states, and officials urging people to watch for prolonged watery diarrhea and seek care. Public Health & Safety: North Carolina confirms the first established yellow-legged hornet presence, raising alarms for beekeepers as the invasive predator targets honeybees. Local Health Care Governance: WakeMed and Atrium Health are moving toward a partnership, but county commissioners say details were shared privately before a public hearing. Community Health Services: Nash County mourns EMS Director Dale Griffin after authorities say he drowned during a beach trip. Care Access: ECU Health and UnitedHealthcare reach a multi-year agreement aimed at restoring in-network access for patients. Heart Health: A cardiology warning story notes that “atypical” symptoms can still signal serious heart problems—don’t ignore unusual pain.
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