AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoVermont Health Policy: Dartmouth Health says it ran a $63.5M deficit over six months, blaming weather-related closures plus higher labor and medication costs. Scope of Care: Vermont signed a law letting optometrists perform certain laser eye surgeries starting in July 2028, aiming to improve access closer to home. Rural Health Funding: Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital raised $54,000 at its Tee It Up For Health event to support its Patient Care Fund and plans a new primary care clinic building in 2027. Public Health & Costs: Tick-bite ER visits are up, and Vermonters are asking why testing can be so expensive—health officials urge prompt tick removal and care only when symptoms warrant. Mental Health & Safety: Vermont State Police were found justified in the fatal Putney shooting of Scott Garvey during a mental health episode; the AG says deadly force was reasonable. Access to Nature for Health: Vermont Parks Forever announced 2026 Park Access Fund grantees, including programs serving people with Parkinson’s and other health needs. Eye on the Road: Police are seeking a vehicle in a Swanton hit-and-run that sent a pedestrian to the hospital.
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