AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRabies Alert: Two raccoons in Johnston and Coventry tested positive, bringing Rhode Island’s total to 48 rabid animals this year—nearly double the recent annual average of 25. Anyone exposed should contact the state health department promptly; keep pets’ vaccinations current. Rural Health Funding: Rhode Island will receive $158.2 million in federal rural health funding for 2027, part of a nationwide program supporting hospitals, clinics and emergency services. Health Workforce: Rhode Island Blood Center workers are seeking a union election over staffing and pay, while voters approved a $165 million bond for a new integrated health building at URI. Diabetes Care: About 105,400 Rhode Islanders have diagnosed diabetes, and roughly 9,000 adults are diagnosed each year. Regular retinal exams can catch diabetic eye disease before vision changes appear. Seasonal Illness: Flu and COVID activity are rising early this year; measles cases have also exceeded 5,000 nationwide, underscoring the importance of vaccination.
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