AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTick-bite surge: ER visits for tick bites are at their highest for this time of year since 2017, with warmer weather driving more activity—especially across the Northeast and Midwest—while Lyme disease remains the most common tick-borne illness in the U.S. Hospital safety: Newport police are investigating a bomb threat at Newport Hospital after a “swatting” call; it’s the second threat in just over a week, and no credible danger was found. COVID watch: A highly mutated COVID subvariant dubbed “cicada” is rising, with experts warning seniors may be especially vulnerable as the virus shifts more toward summer spread. Mental health in focus: A free Tiverton community event is set to tackle stigma and real-life impacts of mental illness, with local suicide statistics highlighted. RI public health updates: Shellfish areas in Providence County reopened after sewage-related closures, and Westerly launched a lead service-line replacement initiative aimed at measurable results. Care access & workforce: HopeHealth and URI nursing are teaming up to expand hospice and palliative care training.
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