AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNH Healthcare Rankings: New Hampshire is again landing near the top in national health rankings, including a WalletHub report that names the state best for healthcare for a second year in a row, citing strong outcomes and affordability. Food Safety & GI Health: DHHS reports 33 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases in New Hampshire, with most tied to recalled Taylor Farms lettuce and exposure at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene; two people were hospitalized. Local Health Access: A family using the Katie Beckett Medicaid home-care program says covered nursing hours were cut from 45 to 21, raising fears for medically complex children who rely on home care to avoid institutions. School Health & Heat: A report highlights how extreme summer heat can overwhelm school cooling systems, leaving students stuck indoors and raising safety concerns during summer programming. Community Health Workforce: Concord Hospital Health System celebrated six graduates from its summer Licensed Nursing Assistant Training Program, adding to the pipeline of direct-care workers. Public Health Basics: NH conservation districts awarded $396,000 to 49 local farms for climate resilience projects, including drought-proofing and soil health that can support safer, steadier food supplies. Wildlife Safety: Bobcats are increasingly showing up near NH homes; Fish and Game urges residents to keep distance and remove attractants like bird feeders.
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