AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPesticides & Kids’ Health: A new review links pesticide exposure during pregnancy and early childhood to higher risks of childhood leukemia and brain tumors, with the strongest signals for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Rural Care Access: Brattleboro Memorial Hospital says it’s reaffirming local maternity care while pushing for more funding to keep rural obstetrics viable amid workforce and reimbursement pressures. Caregiving Support: The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is hosting a free Burlington conference on July 15 covering diagnosis, caregiving strategies, and planning. Water Safety: Barton Village issued a boil water notice after a leaky pipe repair, with state testing underway to check for coliform. Public Health Policy: Vermont AG Jeff Jackson is urging the EPA to require microplastics monitoring in drinking water, arguing research alone isn’t enough. Immigration Legal Help: Vermont’s Immigration Legal Defense Fund has surpassed $1 million, expanding deportation defense resources for people facing detention. Community Health & Wellness: Burlington-area residents can also expect more allergy chatter as cottonwood pollen blankets the state, with clinicians recommending targeted meds. Health System & Costs: Lt. Gov. John Rodgers called the legislative session “too little, too late,” citing high health care costs and other cost pressures. Injury & Safety: Two young sisters died in a head-on crash in Woodbury; the driver was seriously injured.
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