AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPublic Health & Prevention: Wisconsin pediatricians are marking 20 years since the HPV vaccine was approved, but state data shows nearly half of teens still aren’t getting the shots—leaving preventable cancer risk on the table. Infectious Disease Watch: U.S. measles cases are on pace to top last year’s 30-year high, with most cases tied to unvaccinated people and many requiring hospitalization. Clinical Leadership: Versiti has named Jorge Di Paola, MD, as executive vice president and chief scientific officer to lead the Versiti Blood Research Institute, starting Oct. 1. Health Care Workforce & Access: Dr. Ian Martin, currently at the Medical College of Wisconsin, was selected to lead SIU Medicine as provost, dean and CEO. Injury & Safety: A Wisconsin doctor is pushing for firearm education in medical schools as a harm-reduction, population-health issue. Community Health: Milwaukee’s health department is rolling out its first 1,000 Doors Challenge for National Harm Reduction Day, highlighting local overdose resources. Research: New findings suggest sleep’s memory benefits come from specific rhythmic brain activity, not just overall brain “rest.” Environment & Wellness: Oneida County is starting weekly E. coli testing at five beaches, with clear guidance for swimmers. Governance & Quality of Life: Milwaukee’s police chief acknowledged a drop in nuisance-violation enforcement and faced questions from city leaders and residents about response times.
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