AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoNursing Workforce: North Carolina’s nursing shortage is adding pressure as the population ages. Advocates point to better pay, less paperwork and clearer career paths as ways to recruit and retain nurses. Early Flu Season: Flu activity is rising earlier than usual nationwide, with H1N1 dominant and the mid-October hospitalization rate at its highest for that point in the season since 2010–11. Food Recall: Recalled Miyoko’s vegan butter reached Sprouts stores in North Carolina, though the state was missing from the FDA’s distribution list. Check packages for the affected lot and Nov. 5, 2026, best-by date. State Health Plan: Atrium Health is back in network for North Carolina state workers in 2027, easing concerns about higher costs for patients using the system. Cancer Screening: Novant Health’s mammogram truck is bringing screening services to Buncombe County.
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