AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoNewborn Care Expansion: Mission Health filed a certificate of need request for 10 additional neonatal beds at Mission Hospital in Asheville, with a projected $25.9M cost and a public hearing set for Oct. 15. Family Health Training Boost: Blue Ridge Health plans a new three-story medical facility in Hendersonville to expand its family medicine residency program, adding exam rooms plus a drive-through pharmacy. Food Safety Alert: FDA expanded a frozen berry recall tied to E. coli O145:H28, now including Walmart’s Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend in 16 states including North Carolina. Crisis Support Update: NCDHHS will unveil new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline signage in Raleigh on Sept. 8, with free downloadable designs for organizations. Public Health Warnings: State officials urged residents to avoid discolored or scummy water that may signal harmful algal blooms ahead of Labor Day. Rabies Watch: Gaston County confirmed a third 2026 rabies case after a skunk tested positive, prompting neighborhood notifications and reminders to keep pet vaccines current. Access to Care: Cape Fear Community College is using realistic nursing simulations to help address the regional nursing shortage. Early Childhood Investment: Gov. Josh Stein proclaimed September Smart Start Month, highlighting the statewide birth-to-five early care and health development network.
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