AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWorld Cup Health Watch: Rhode Island health officials saw some spikes in alcohol-related ER visits on World Cup weekend match days, but say hospitals and urgent care weren’t overwhelmed. PFAS Accountability: Tiverton residents pressed officials for answers after PFAS were found in private wells near a fire station, with DEM pointing to historic use of PFAS foam. Mental Health & Care Access: In the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, defense claims she was “turned away” from a postpartum inpatient program weeks before the killings, while testimony also highlights intrusive thoughts and medication struggles leading up to the tragedy. Local Health Leadership: Baptist Health named Thomas Gough COO, tasking him with advancing operations, quality, patient safety, and access to integrated care. Cancer Treatment Business: American Shared Hospital Services reported stronger 2026 revenue, driven by growth at its Rhode Island radiation therapy centers. Community Health & Wellness: The Washington County Fair returns with a Hasbro Children’s Hospital fundraiser and nonprofit-run food concessions. Research Spotlight: Nithya Gnanapragasam was selected to keynote a red cell research seminar in Newport in 2027.
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