AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSNAP Access in Wisconsin: Gov. Tony Evers urged USDA to rescind a new SNAP retailer rule that could cut FoodShare access for rural Wisconsin families and make some small stores ineligible. Cancer Care Gap: UW-Madison experts say tobacco treatment is the “fourth pillar of cancer care,” but it’s still underused—patients often keep smoking after diagnosis. Mental Health Support: Mental Health America Lakeshore’s There Is HOPE Walk returns Sept. 19 in Sheboygan to support suicide prevention and survivors. Healthcare Workforce: UW-Oshkosh hosts the Healthcare Forward Symposium Aug. 5, focusing on rural care, digital transformation, and building Wisconsin’s healthcare workforce. Local Health Systems: UW Health again ranked No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin by U.S. News, with multiple specialties nationally recognized. Community Health & Safety: Madison crews cleared the Williamson/Baldwin encampment tied to the Corey Ruiz police shooting; traffic reopened and several people were detained. Pharmacy Access Watch: Reports say Walgreens will close fewer than 100 stores in 2026, including one in Milwaukee, as part of store optimization. Education Pathways: Lakeshore College and UW-Green Bay expanded the FORWARD program in Sheboygan to add psychology and business options.
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