AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPFAS & pesticide health risks: A June 3 UW-Madison review in PeerJ links the fungicide fludioxonil and its breakdown products to oxidative stress in humans and wildlife, noting UV-degraded byproducts may be far more toxic and raising concerns about food residues. Youth mental health: Wisconsin’s next Youth Risk Behavioral Survey is due in August, with officials warning that since 2019 anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts have worsened for students. Addiction treatment funding pressure: Threatened Medicaid funding for addiction treatment is leaving moms, kids, and a Wisconsin town in limbo, with residential programs at risk. EMS reliability in rural Wisconsin: Bayfield County is seeking bids to backstop 911 ambulance response when volunteer crews can’t staff calls, after 108 missed responses in 2025. Lead poisoning & housing: Milwaukee reporting highlights how lead hazards in poorly maintained rentals can drive developmental delays, with families often lacking enforceable inspection requirements. Opioid overdose prevention: A Superior community training taught residents how to use Narcan, as Wisconsin opioid deaths remain high even as they decline. Care quality recognition: Multiple Wisconsin senior living communities earned AHCA/NCAL 2026 Bronze—Commitment to Quality Awards.
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