AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRare Infection Alert: North Carolina health officials confirmed a teen has died from Naegleria fowleri, a rare “brain-eating” amoeba found in warm freshwater; officials say it’s fatal when water enters the nose during activities like diving or water-skiing, and they’re still investigating possible sources. Food & Health Safety: A tofu recall expanded after ink from packaging may have migrated into food; separate fireworks investigations also flagged dozens of injuries and fatalities statewide over the Fourth of July, urging extreme caution. Medicaid Updates: NCDHHS rolled out a toolkit to help communities explain upcoming NC Medicaid changes, including work and renewal rules that could affect hundreds of thousands. Behavioral Health Access: Orange County approved naming its new crisis diversion facility the Jamezetta Bedford Crisis Care Center, aimed at better responses to behavioral health crises. Public Health Pressure: A new report says nearly 630,000 people in NC face food insecurity, with rising costs pushing more families toward food banks. Care Workforce Recognition: Nineteen Eastern Carolina nurses were named to the Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina list, including 18 at ECU Health.
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