AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood Safety Alert: Publix is recalling GreenWise Organic frozen blueberries in 8 states, including North Carolina, after E. coli illnesses linked to lot code 60401 (best-by Feb. 9, 2028); symptoms can be severe and vulnerable people face higher risk. Parasite Outbreak Watch: Health officials say cyclosporiasis (“explosive” diarrhea) is spreading across the U.S., with CDC reporting at least 145 cases in 17 states and North Carolina among those affected—wash produce well and cook when possible. Behavioral Health Access: A new report highlights how hard it is to get mental health care in North Carolina, with many counties lacking psychiatrists or psychologists and calls to expand behavioral health options. Disaster Resilience: DEQ and partners unveiled mobile microgrids in Western North Carolina to keep critical power and refrigeration running during storms and outages after Hurricane Helene. State Budget & Health Workforce: Gov. Josh Stein signed the $34.4B budget, including PFAS research funding and major pay raises for teachers and state employees, plus $45M for Winston-Salem State University campus upgrades tied to workforce needs. Heat Risk: The holiday weekend’s extreme heat drove suspected heat-related deaths in the region, underscoring the need for cooling access and safety checks.
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