AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoChild Health Watch: A new Annie E. Casey Foundation Kids Count report says child well-being deteriorated in 29 states from 2021 to 2025, with declines across education, health, and economic measures; it flags rising child poverty, worsening health indicators, and mental health strain (including anxiety/depression diagnoses for 12% of kids ages 3–17). Therapeutic Cannabis in NH: New Hampshire’s therapeutic cannabis program shows participation rising among older adults, with adults 56–75 making up the biggest share of qualifying patients in 2024 and 2025. Heat Safety for NH Summers: With hotter, wetter summers expected, the National Weather Service warns that heat alerts (advisories, watches, warnings) should trigger hydration, cooling plans, and checking on neighbors—since heat is a leading weather-related cause of death. Medicaid Billing Snapshot (Manchester/Salem): Medicaid claims data show Manchester providers billed $1.43M for enteral and parenteral therapy in 2024, while Salem saw a 36.2% jump in ambulance/transport services spending. Tick & Lyme Focus: A national health segment highlights rising tick-bite ER visits and Lyme disease concerns, tying prevention efforts to federal funding goals. Injury & Safety Alerts: NH Fish and Game reports a helmeted 15-year-old with minor injuries after an ATV crash in Lyndeborough, with speed and inexperience cited as key factors.
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