AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNursing Home Quality in Focus: CMS data show NH Catholic Charities owned Mount Carmel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Q1 2026, with a strong overall rating of 4 (vs. 2.9 statewide), no fines, and an average daily census of 109.8 residents. Maternal Health + Addiction Care: Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center plans to use $900,000 in federal funds to create an inpatient substance use treatment program inside its birthing pavilion, converting two suites into withdrawal-management rooms and training staff with input from patients and recovery doulas. Food Access for Health: Granite State Market Match is back, doubling SNAP/EBT value at participating NH farmers markets and farm stands to make fresh produce more affordable. Medicaid Spending Watch: In Bedford, Medicaid bills for procedures/professional services rose to $969,502 in 2024, up from $913,844 in 2023. School Health Reminder: The American Academy of Pediatrics reaffirmed that recess is essential for kids’ physical health and stress regulation, warning schools not to remove it for academics or discipline. Tick-Borne Risk Context: HHS launched a major national push against Lyme disease and tick-borne illness as tick activity rises. Aviation Safety: A small plane crash at Jaffrey Airport sent a 75-year-old pilot to a Massachusetts hospital; officials say the engine lost power on takeoff and the FAA is investigating.
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