AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood Safety Alert: The CDC says the cyclospora outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce has expanded to 15 states, including Pennsylvania, with thousands of confirmed cases and hospitalizations as investigators continue to trace the source to recalled lettuce linked to Taylor Farms. Public Health & Prevention: Pennsylvania health officials confirmed new measles cases in Centre and Jefferson counties, bringing the regional total to three cases across a 10-county area, as the state reports 202 cases statewide and urges vaccination. Health Care Access: Berks County is rolling out an enhanced Home-Delivered Meals Program for older adults, with a ribbon-cutting set for Aug. 10, aiming to improve meal safety and reliability. Behavioral Health Expansion: UM Health-Sparrow broke ground on a new $83 million behavioral health building in Michigan, designed to expand psychiatric care for adults and youth. Local Wellness & Community: Penn State’s Jana Marie Foundation is hosting its first “Shine On” concert and glow golf tournament Aug. 15 to raise funds for youth mental wellness and suicide prevention. Health Policy Watch: Rep. Brendan Boyle is demanding answers after federal cuts to health care research funding disrupted projects at Penn and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
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