AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUVM Health Restructuring: UVM Health says it’s cutting 142 jobs to close a $300 million gap, with the cuts hitting roles across the network. Menopause & Brain Health: UVM researchers report menopause can change brain activity across pre-, peri- and post-menopause stages, pointing to estrogen fluctuations as a key driver. Burlington Police Settlement: Burlington will pay $150,000 to settle a civil rights lawsuit after police and EMTs allegedly escalated an encounter with a Black 14-year-old with disabilities, including use of ketamine. Child Hunger Push: Hunger Free Vermont, the Vermont Foodbank and Feeding Champlain Valley released a plan to end childhood hunger by 2035, saying about two-thirds of Vermont children are at risk. Food Safety & Health: A review links pesticide exposure during pregnancy and early childhood to higher risks of childhood leukemia and brain tumors. Community Health & Care Access: Vermont’s Kids Count ranking dipped in the annual data book, while New Hampshire topped the nation for child well-being. Public Health in Practice: St. Albans City Council spent time on downtown quality-of-life issues, including complaints about odors from a milk treatment plant.
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