AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLyme & tick-borne push: HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited New Hampshire to announce a multimillion-dollar federal initiative aimed at reducing Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, including better diagnostics, tick-control efforts, and support for patients—coming as officials warn tick activity is rising early and emergency room visits for tick bites have been higher than normal in many areas. Alpha-gal watch: Reporting also highlights how lone star ticks can trigger alpha-gal syndrome, an allergy to red meat and dairy, with experts tracking whether the tick becomes established in the region. Mosquito season warning: NH health officials urged residents to protect themselves as mosquitoes return, citing risks like West Nile and other infections, and recommending repellents, long sleeves, and removing standing water. Community heart health: Dozens gathered at Livingston Park in Manchester for the NH Heart Walk, raising more than $125,000 for heart research and CPR training. Safety on the trails: A solo hiker injured on the Bondcliff Trail in Lincoln was rescued by helicopter and airlifted to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. Caregiving tech: A UNH-funded robot caregiver is helping an aging couple manage daily needs at home, pointing to how home care shortages may accelerate assistive robotics.
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