AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPublic Health Update: Vermont Department of Health says COVID-19 hospitalizations remain negligible, with RSV, norovirus and flu A mostly down and only one COVID outbreak reported last week (in long-term care). Women’s Health Research: UVM researchers report fluctuating hormones during menopause can reshape brain activity patterns, framing menopause as a key neurological transition. Opioid Trends: Massachusetts preliminary data show opioid-related overdose deaths fell to 978 in 2025, the lowest since 2012—nearly a 60% drop from the 2022 peak. Workplace Recovery: Vermont’s Department of Labor and VAMHAR are expanding “Recovery Friendly Workplaces,” aiming to reduce stigma and improve retention for people in recovery. Healthcare Workforce/Access: Burlington School Food Project will provide free summer meals to kids 18 and under starting June 22, with daily lunch/supper sites and weekly meal boxes. Caregiving & Brain Health: Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is hosting a free Burlington-area Alzheimer’s and caregiving conference July 15. Community Health Events: Red Cross is urging blood and platelet donations this month, and Make-A-Wish Twin State’s All-Star Hockey Classic returns June 27 at UVM. Leadership in Medicine: Marquis Leadership added Dr. Martha Zeiger, a UVM alum and surgeon/leadership coach, to its physician coaching team.
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