AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCOVID Surveillance Funding: A proposed cut to the CDC’s National Wastewater Surveillance System could slash annual funding from about $125M to $25M, raising alarms that the U.S. may lose an early-warning tool as a new COVID “cicada” variant spreads to at least 25 states. Pet Health: Vets warn North Carolina cat owners to protect against “bobcat fever” (cytauxzoonosis), a life-threatening tick-borne parasite spread by Lone Star ticks, with prevention and indoor safety urged during peak season. Nursing Home Watch (CMS Q1 2026): Several facilities earned top marks, including The Lodge at Mills River (5 stars), Hillside Nursing Center of Wake Forest (5), Abernathy Laurels (5), and multiple 4-star leaders like Murphy Rehabilitation & Nursing (Cherokee) and Swannanoa Valley Health & Rehabilitation (Buncombe). Others flagged lower scores, such as Oxford Health & Rehabilitation Center (1 star, Granville) and Siler City Center (1 star, Chatham). Local Health & Care: Valley Health was named a national Top 15 health system for 2026, while CMS ownership/rating updates highlighted ongoing staffing and inspection-driven performance differences across counties.
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