AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMaternal Health Tool Rollout: ECU Health’s “I Gave Birth” postpartum wristbands are expanding beyond North Carolina, with hospitals in at least 24 states using them to flag postpartum risks and help reduce maternal deaths. Public Health & Food Safety: The FDA announced a recall of Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kits sold at Walmart in 29 states due to possible Listeria contamination; check UPC 194346474004 and the Aug. 22, 2026 best-by date. Infectious Disease Watch: UNC-led research finds Lyme disease–carrying ticks are gaining ground in western North Carolina, with infection rates in a Buncombe County community comparable to historically higher-risk Northeast areas. Community Connection for Mental Health: Union County Parks and Recreation is debuting “Happy to Chat” benches with signs to encourage conversation and reduce social isolation, led by a local suicide prevention coalition. Heat & Safety: Charlotte-area temperatures are peaking during a heat wave, with guidance to seek shade and use cooling centers. Access to Care: Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva added Tiffany Deitz, FNP, to its Harris Pain Center to expand interventional pain management across western NC. Water Safety: Brunswick County eased drought restrictions, while a separate system pressure advisory in Mount Gilead urges boiling water after a water line failure. Back-to-School Vaccines: NCDHHS reminded families to ensure children are up to date on required and recommended vaccines as measles cases rise nationally.
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