AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoYouth Violence Prevention: Durham teens with GRACED, Inc. are teaming up with Mayor Leonardo Williams to tackle gun violence as a community health and education barrier. School Health & Safety: Rowan County Public Health is running walk-in immunization clinics for school-aged kids needing required vaccines, no appointment needed. Mental Health Support: NCDHHS is investing $1.9M to strengthen North Carolina’s Clubhouse network, expanding training, accreditation, and modernization for people living with serious mental illness. Safe Driving for Teens: RoCo Public Health and NCAST’s Teen Ambassadors program are pushing seatbelt and distracted-driving prevention, offering scholarships and stipends for student leaders. Cancer Care & Community Fundraising: Bra-Ha-Ha returns in Elizabeth City to raise money for breast health services, including free mammogram screenings. Cardiac Research: Seismic Pharmaceuticals starts a global Phase 3 trial of istaroxime for cardiogenic shock, aiming for a first-ever approved treatment. Health System Access: Reports say 29 health systems are dropping Medicare Advantage plans over prior authorization and reimbursement issues. Public Health Infrastructure: Ferry Division meetings continue as tolling for some routes is set to begin Jan. 1, 2027, affecting access for coastal neighbors.
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