AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoKratom Warning: Rhode Island’s new law allowing licensed kratom sales is drawing pushback from public health leaders, who warn the opioid-like risks can rise—especially with more potent synthetic forms. Food Safety Update: The FDA says a prior Cyclospora-positive lettuce result was a false positive, but the recall tied to shredded iceberg lettuce remains in effect while investigators keep tracing the source. Local Health Care: Brown University Health hospitals—Rhode Island, Newport, Miriam, and Saint Anne’s—earned American Heart Association awards for stroke and diabetes care. Medical Leadership: Wood River Health promoted Dr. Lisa Menard-Manlove to chief medical officer, aiming to strengthen primary care and clinical quality. Jobs & Innovation: Nabsys plans to move Providence headquarters and add 200+ jobs in a new 300,000-square-foot space. Public Health & Safety: A Middletown water main break triggered a boil-water advisory for about 2,000 customers. Air Quality: Canadian wildfire smoke kept Rhode Island under unhealthy air alerts for sensitive groups, with guidance to limit exposure. Health Coverage Politics: Rhode Island lawmakers urged CMS to delay “community engagement” rules that could put thousands at risk of losing Medicaid protections. Community Health: Hundreds joined a bone marrow registry drive for a 5-year-old East Greenwich boy needing a transplant.
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