AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCyclospora/Cyclosporiasis Update: North Carolina health officials say the parasite behind “explosive” diarrhea is spreading nationally, with at least one case reported in Pitt County and hundreds reported statewide since May; officials stress it’s usually not contagious person-to-person and urge testing and careful produce handling. Air Quality Alert: Canadian wildfire smoke is worsening air quality across the Carolinas, with guidance to limit outdoor exposure for sensitive groups as ozone and smoke levels rise. UPF Policy Fight: FDA and USDA are weighing a federal ultra-processed food definition, but public health groups and industry are sharply divided over how fast to act and how broad any definition should be. Healthcare Access & Costs: A new report highlights how insurer prior-authorization “pledges” haven’t meaningfully improved care access, while NC oral health advocates question confusing Medicaid budget language affecting dental reimbursement. Workforce & Community Health: FirstHealth added an interventional cardiologist in Pinehurst/Laurinburg, and a Duke Endowment grant backs medication access and chronic-care navigation programs in the Carolinas. Nutrition Support: Double SNAP is back at the Macon County Farmers Market, boosting SNAP dollars for fresh produce.
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