AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPublic Health & Safety: A knife-wielding woman stabbed at least two people in Times Square before being shot and killed by police; officials say it doesn’t appear terror-related and are probing her mental health. Nutrition & Wellness: Iron deficiency remains common, and dietitians break down daily iron needs by age and sex, plus easy ways to boost intake through heme and non-heme sources. Healthcare Access in NY: The Met Council CEO is urging renewal of New York’s Social Care Networks, a Medicaid-linked program that connects people to community services to prevent costly hospital stays. Food Assistance Funding: Counties are pressing Gov. Kathy Hochul to address a federal SNAP cost shift that raises local costs and could trigger penalties starting in 2027. Maternal & Mental Health: New research and expert commentary continue to spotlight postpartum depression and psychosis, including how long it can take to find the right care and support. Cancer Costs: A new report highlights how cancer drug prices have climbed into “new normal” territory, with some therapies priced around hundreds of thousands per year. Sports Health: Carlos Alcaraz returned to the US Open looking pain-free after a wrist injury, while Novak Djokovic’s health issues remain a major storyline after his early exit.
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