AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoParaquat ban: Vermont became the first state to ban paraquat, a weed killer tied by advocates to Parkinson’s disease, with farmers warning about profit pressure while the EPA reviews the safety link. Mosquito-borne virus watch: Health officials detected Jamestown Canyon virus in Charlotte mosquitoes, urging bite prevention as more detections may come. Tick season surge: Tick bites are rising to a 10-year high, with experts pointing to Lyme disease and alpha-gal syndrome and urging outdoor protection. Water safety: Vermont officials warn swimming holes are risky year-round, and a person was rescued from Lake Champlain near Burlington and taken to UVM Medical Center. Access to care: CCN-RMHS expanded “Open Access” walk-in mental health and substance use services in Rutland, adding child and family services and more days. Workforce pipeline: Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice is accepting applications for its first paid LNA training program starting August 2026. Veterans dentistry: A VA mobile dentistry pilot is bringing care to Vermont, including a new van for patients. Affordability pressure: Vermont Treasurer Mike Pieciak and other fiscal officers warned federal cuts are worsening health care affordability and coverage losses.
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