AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSalmonella Alert: Federal health officials reopened a salmonella investigation tied to imported moringa leaf powder supplements after additional illnesses were reported, bringing the total to 119 sick people across 36 states and prompting new recall warnings. Tick Season Watch: Wisconsin is seeing a surge in tick activity and tick-related ER/urgent care visits, with public health urging repellent use and protective clothing. Food Insecurity: Hunger Task Force reports a sharp rise in food pantry visits, driven largely by rent costs, with summer expected to bring higher demand as school meals end. Health Care Access: Medicaid work-rule changes are moving forward nationally, with many adults facing new requirements starting Jan. 1, 2027, though key groups are exempt. Local Care & Services: WellSpan named Dr. Kevin L. Lewis as executive vice president and chief physician executive, expanding systemwide clinical leadership. Community Health: Milwaukee’s “Keys to Homeownership” spotlighted programs like the Milwaukee Community Land Trust to make buying a home more affordable. Public Health & Environment: A PCB investigation revisits how long-banned chemicals still affect wildlife and human health in Wisconsin waterways.
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