AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUVM Medical Center labor dispute: Over 500 healthcare workers and community members joined rolling pickets after the support staff contract expired, with unions warning that understaffing and proposed contract changes could weaken safe staffing and job protections. Hospital finances: Vermont regulators questioned and supported Brattleboro Memorial Hospital’s plan to curb deficit spending tied to past administrative and accounting problems, as the hospital projects a new shortfall and draws down reserves. Food safety—Listeria recall: Kettle Cuisine recalled 3,240 packs of Walmart Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kits sold in 29 states, including Vermont, after routine testing found a presumptive Listeria result; no illnesses reported yet. Public health—measles spike: Measles cases are rising nationwide, with Wisconsin among affected areas as federal vaccine guidance is overhauled, raising concerns about immunity gaps. Vermont health & wellness tips: A local health column explains how to tell indigestion from gallbladder pain after fatty meals, and UVM Extension shares simple home composting basics. Substance control—kratom crackdown: Massachusetts issued an emergency order restricting kratom products, citing risks from largely unregulated sales. Childcare strain: An Upper Valley survey finds many parents wait months for childcare and often take time off work, highlighting a growing access problem.
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