AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWest Nile Virus Update: RIDOH and DEM confirmed new West Nile Virus detections in mosquito samples from Newport, East Providence, Pawtucket, and Providence, keeping Rhode Island’s risk level high statewide and urging residents to prevent mosquito bites. Working-But-Struggling Reality: A new United Way of Rhode Island report highlights ALICE households—working families with incomes above the poverty line but still unable to reliably afford essentials like food, housing, and health care. Older-Adult Health Research: A new study finds waist size matters for mortality risk in adults 65+, even when BMI looks “normal,” suggesting clinicians should consider fat distribution, not just weight. Mental Health & Care Training: URI expanded clinical training space for counseling programs, adding therapy rooms and more opportunities for student practice and research. Community Health Support: Rhode Island’s Day of Giving is underway to raise funds for Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children’s Hospital, supporting programs that directly benefit patients and families. Access to Care: Coastal Medical Transportation Systems announced a new partnership with UMass Memorial-Harrington Hospital to expand medical transportation services in southern Worcester County. Health Policy Watch: Attorneys general, including Rhode Island’s leaders, are weighing in on federal actions that could reshape health-related programs, including immigration enforcement impacts and federal agency restructuring.
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