AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoVeterans’ Mental Health: A Duke study found half of the veteran suicides it examined occurred more than 23 years after military service. Researchers say support must continue throughout veterans’ lives; North Carolina is home to more than 615,000 veterans. Environmental Health: North Carolina regulators have directed Chemours to expand its PFAS cleanup plan, as state leaders vow to hold the company accountable for contamination. Maternal Health: A new report says North Carolina recorded 195 pregnancy-related deaths over four years, with mental health conditions—mostly overdoses—leading the causes. Care Access: Blue Ridge Health and Thrive are expanding behavioral health services in Western North Carolina, while a rural health hub is building on an NCCU partnership to serve Halifax County. Seasonal Health: Flu activity is rising in eastern North Carolina, and doctors urge residents to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays.
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