AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Safety & Public Health: The FDA and CDC widened their cyclosporiasis investigation tied to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, now involving nine states and nearly 2,000 reported illnesses, with Maryland health officials saying they haven’t found links to the recent outbreak. Infectious Disease Watch: Measles continues to surge nationally, with Maryland reporting 12 cases for 2026 and warning of possible exposures at Carroll Hospital and in Westminster. Health Tech & Nutrition: A new NIH study presented in Maryland found photo-based calorie-tracking apps can underestimate calories and fat by about a third, raising questions for people using them to manage weight. Access & Cost Pressures: New ALICE data shows 39% of Maryland households are “Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed,” struggling to afford essentials including health care. Policy & Care Coverage: Maryland AG Jay Jones joined an amicus brief backing continued access to mifepristone in the Fifth Circuit case, arguing against added barriers to reproductive healthcare. Community Health Workforce: Baltimore County is partnering on nursing assistant training with guaranteed jobs, aiming to ease staffing shortages.
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