AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAir Quality Alert: Rhode Island DEM says wildfire smoke is expected to push air quality to UNHEALTHY levels for sensitive groups on Saturday, July 18, with fine particles irritating eyes, lungs, and worsening asthma and heart conditions—stay indoors, use HEPA filtration, and wear a well-fitted N95 if you must go out. Water Safety: RIDOH/DEM lifted the avoid-recreation advisory for Wenscott Reservoir after a harmful algae bloom cleared, but kept advisories in place for Edgewood Lake and Briar Point Beach due to potentially harmful cyanobacteria—no swimming, and don’t drink untreated water or eat fish. Foodborne Illness: RIDOH is reminding residents about cyclosporiasis as CDC/FDA investigate a multistate outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell in several states; Rhode Island is not listed among affected areas so far. Local Health Access: The state budget extends the Eat Well, Be Well SNAP produce discount program for about another year, helping over 140,000 Rhode Islanders keep access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Policy & Care: A new ASRS report compares Medicaid vs. Medicare payment rates for vitreoretinal surgeries, highlighting how reimbursement differences can affect patient access to eye care. School Mental Health Lawsuit: Rhode Island AG Peter Neronha is part of a coalition suing to block cuts to a $1 billion school-based mental health grant program.
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