AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPublic Health Alert: Garrett County Health Department confirmed an eighth pertussis case in six months, urging residents—especially those around infants—to check vaccination status and watch for cold-like symptoms that can turn serious. Emergency Preparedness: The same county ran a full-scale Point of Dispensing drill with Maryland Responds Medical Reserve Corps volunteers, moving from planning to a mock “real crisis” simulation to test medication distribution readiness. Behavioral Health Push: Garrett County is also “Light It Up Green” for Mental Health Awareness Month, tying the message to stigma reduction and community support. Care Workforce Context: A Maryland Comptroller report flags an aging healthcare workforce as a defining feature of the state’s system, with older practitioners and technical workers making up a larger share than the national average. Food Safety: Whole Foods soup sold in multiple states, including Maryland, was recalled over possible undeclared shrimp, with the FDA noting no illnesses reported so far.
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