AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPFAS Accountability: Save Our H2O says Wisconsin’s $10M Tyco settlement doesn’t go far enough, arguing it shrinks the contamination responsibility area residents have been fighting for. Nursing & Labor: St. Mary’s Hospital nurses in Madison voted 511–63 to unionize with SEIU Wisconsin, citing unsafe conditions and pay concerns. Public Health & Safety: Wisconsin DHS warns tick activity is peaking, with nymphal deer ticks driving more Lyme risk; officials also highlight prevention and tick submission options. Food Safety: FDA recalled thousands of Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers in 21 states, including Wisconsin, over possible metal fragments. Community Health Systems: Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative named SSM Health leader DeAnn Thurmer a 2026 Rural Health Ambassador Award. Weather Disruptions: Severe storms hit southeast Wisconsin, leaving thousands without power and prompting tornado-related damage assessments. Workforce Access: UW Health recommends families schedule fall sports physicals now to avoid last-minute barriers. Health Research: UW–Madison researchers report a new approach to deep-sleep “repair” effects in awake brains, challenging assumptions about how recovery works.
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