AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHeat & Air Quality: NOAA says July 2026 was the hottest month ever recorded in the U.S., with every state in the warmest third of its July history—another reminder that extreme heat is getting worse. Superbug Watch: CDC data shows candida auris cases keep rising, with the drug-resistant yeast spreading in healthcare settings and proving hard to clear once it takes hold. Healthcare Fraud & Safety: Veloxis Pharmaceuticals will pay $46M to settle criminal and civil allegations tied to kickbacks meant to drive prescriptions of a kidney transplant immunosuppression drug. Local Health Policy: Arizona’s new school food law is pushing “clean labels” and limiting cupcakes, aiming to improve what kids eat at school. Infectious Disease Risk: A new study explains why candida auris can hide in hair follicles, helping it evade treatment. Community Health & Access: Arizona Finance Authority launched a $1M program to turn contaminated brownfield sites into community assets—supporting safer redevelopment. Public Health & Climate Hazards: Phoenix dust storms hit dangerous levels, prompting health warnings as visibility drops and air quality worsens.
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