AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNIH-Funded Aging Research: Dartmouth Health won an $11.8M federal NIH grant to build a Center for Aging with Serious Illness, aiming to improve care for older adults in rural New Hampshire and beyond. Stroke Care Quality: MaineHealth Waldo Hospital earned the American Heart Association’s “Get With The Guidelines” Stroke Silver Plus award, highlighting faster, guideline-based stroke treatment. Food Safety Alerts: The USDA issued a public health alert for Salmonella risk tied to FDA-regulated jalapeños sold across multiple states including New Hampshire, and an FDA report added more detail to the Taylor Farms lettuce recall tied to possible Cyclospora contamination. Cyclospora Update: The CDC says the lettuce-linked Cyclospora outbreak has expanded to 15 states, with thousands of illnesses and hospitalizations expected to rise as investigations continue. NH Health Access & Coverage: A New Hampshire study finds women delay care due to provider shortages and coverage confusion, while separate reporting on Medicaid work requirements underscores how documentation burdens can threaten coverage. Community Mental Health Accessibility: Monadnock Peer Support received a $10,000 grant for accessibility renovations, including a roll-in shower and grab bars, to support crisis respite and recovery programs. Public Health & Safety: New Hampshire State Police investigated a fatal drowning in Freedom, and local officials reported a dog rescued from a 114-degree car after heat stroke signs were found.
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