AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSNAP Security Upgrade: Pennsylvania is rolling out chip-enabled EBT cards to curb theft after skimming scams hit Philadelphia recipients hard. Measles Response Standoff: The state is asking the CDC for emergency help for a fast-growing outbreak, but says it will pull the request unless the CDC publicly recognizes four measles-associated deaths reported by Pennsylvania. Rare Measles Complication: A central Pennsylvania teen died from a rare measles brain/spinal cord complication, the fourth death tied to the outbreak. PFAS Health Links: A study of people living near Bucks and Montgomery military bases finds associations with higher blood pressure and cholesterol and lower childhood development tied to PFAS exposure. Food Access, Healthier Choices: Second Harvest is spotlighting its “Healthy Pantry Initiative,” focusing on not just food supply but how families choose and use healthier items. Public Health Advocacy: A “SOS for Health” rally at Philadelphia City Hall is pushing back on federal health cuts and policy changes that could strip coverage for hundreds of thousands. Community Safety: A vehicle vs. e-bike crash in Lake City sent two people for evaluation, with police investigating the cause.
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