AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWorkforce & Disability Employment: UVM Health’s Project SEARCH wrapped up with eight graduates, including Juno, who used the year-long rotations to build workplace skills and manage Type 1 diabetes with more independence. Senior Care Leadership: Danielle Nickerson was named executive director of The Village at White River Junction, bringing nearly a decade of Vermont senior living and healthcare management experience. Medical Aid in Dying: A KFF Health News explainer lays out where medical aid in dying is legal in the U.S., including Vermont, and what eligibility generally requires. Youth Tobacco Exposure: Vermont’s neighbors saw action as Attorney General Bonta urged Formula 1 to end nicotine pouch sponsorships aimed at young viewers. Microplastics Monitoring: AG Raoul backed EPA research on microplastics in drinking water and called for stronger monitoring of public water systems. Food Access in Vermont: Hunger Free Vermont’s Crop Cash program is expanding at Winooski Farmers Market, doubling 3SquaresVT dollars for produce and adding support for meat, eggs, and honey. Public Health & Recreation Costs: Vermont agencies are weighing fee increases and access costs for parks and recreation as budgets tighten, raising affordability concerns for outdoor health. Local Health Policy Campaigns: Bennington-2 incumbents Greer and Corcoran announced re-election bids, highlighting prescription drug reforms and PFAS protections. Community Health Events: Franklin County’s June 8-12 calendar includes free and low-cost wellness activities like Bone Builders and a Red Cross blood drive.
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