AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFentanyl prevention: New Hampshire launched the “Unlabeled” campaign for youth on International Overdose Awareness Day, focusing on how to talk about counterfeit pills that may contain fentanyl. Mental health access: Sen. Maggie Hassan toured West Central Behavioral Health in the Upper Valley as it expands children’s and adult services, adds a mobile crisis team, and pursues a Rural Health Transformation Program grant for a new Claremont facility. Substance use recovery support: Hundreds gathered at Rotary Park for the 10th annual overdose awareness vigil, with Narcan and recovery resources available. Specialist shortages: Northeast Kingdom patients still face long travel and waits for specialty care, highlighting ongoing rural access gaps. Youth counseling in schools: Safe Schools New Hampshire is funding online behavioral health counseling for students in five districts, with students helping roll it out to peers. Food safety: FDA recalls more than 10,000 cases of Hodo tofu over possible ink migration from packaging, and a separate jasmine rice recall affects multiple states including New Hampshire. Community health & wellness events: Mid-State Health and Bristol Rotary are hosting a free Kids’ Marathon alongside the NH Marathon on Oct. 3.
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