AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSchool Mental Health Fight: Fifteen Democratic-led states, including Rhode Island AG Peter Neronha, sued the Trump administration to block an unlawful end to a $1B school-based mental health grant program, arguing a court order already stopped the cuts. Foodborne Illness Watch: The CDC confirmed 1,645 U.S. cyclosporiasis cases since May 1, with Rhode Island listed among affected states; officials are still hunting the source as salad greens are flagged in investigations. Heat & Air Quality: Rhode Island DEM issued an Unhealthy Ozone alert for sensitive groups statewide, while the broader Northeast faces another round of extreme heat—reminding residents to limit outdoor exertion and follow asthma/lung action plans. Workplace Safety: A new report highlights rising heat-related worker deaths and notes the U.S. still lacks a federal occupational heat standard. Care Access: A new study suggests blood-based biomarker testing could let primary care doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s with accuracy comparable to dementia specialists. Local Health System Pressure: Rhode Island Blood Center declared a blood emergency, urging donations as supplies fall.
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