AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSuicide Prevention Push: New York lawmakers are renewing pressure on Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign a bill creating a temporary Rural Suicide Prevention Council to map gaps in mental health and substance-use care and improve use of the 988 lifeline. Public Health & Safety: The FDA issued a recall of six hand soap products sold across Georgia and 14 other states due to possible bacterial contamination, including strains that can cause infections. Gambling & Mental Health: New York mobile sports betting is now the state’s No. 2 gaming revenue source, but problem-gambling hotline calls rose nearly 9%, with clinicians warning about addiction risk—especially for young adults. Health Policy & Access: A new Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap switch story highlights how leaving Medicare Advantage later can be harder, while earlier enrollment can be easier. Community Health: The state also launched a new measles database/dashboard effort to track cases by county as outbreaks continue to raise concern. Workplace Wellness: Pace University expanded its LGBTQA+ Center space in NYC, focusing on community support and safer access to resources. Food Insecurity: Regional Food Bank hired Bill Fioravanti to lead Hudson Valley partnerships aimed at tackling hunger.
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