AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoStem-cell manufacturing in Madison: Fujifilm Cellular Dynamics International opened a major facility on UW’s far West Side to produce induced pluripotent stem cells for researchers and pharma, signaling faster growth in Wisconsin’s regenerative medicine pipeline. Public health & prevention: DHS is tracking peak tick activity, warning that tiny nymphal deer ticks spread Lyme and other illnesses and urging repellent, permethrin-treated gear, and daily tick checks. Mental health access in primary care: A nearly $4M NIH grant will expand an opioid use disorder prescribing support model across about 40 clinics in Ohio and West Virginia, aiming to close the gap between what’s known and what’s practiced. THC access for teens: Dane County groups are pushing policies to limit youth access to legal THC products, after local data showed cannabis overuse visits among minors. Community health support: Wisconsin marked 211 Day, highlighting the statewide 2-1-1 hotline’s role in connecting residents to housing, food, crisis help, and disaster response. PFAS pressure: Marinette County residents urged lawmakers to move PFAS settlement money toward safe water and household health testing, saying $10M won’t cover the need. Local care leadership: ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital Lakeshore named a new CEO, continuing expansion of specialized rehab services.
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