AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHeat Safety: Arizona Department of Health Services is urging Yuma County residents to watch for heat exhaustion and heat stroke as highs near 111°F push heat index values even higher, with cooling shelters and air conditioning emphasized as the most effective protection. Public Health Alert: The CDC reports U.S. measles cases have hit a 35-year high (2,318), with outbreaks including Arizona tied to falling vaccination rates—an avoidable risk for unvaccinated kids. Food Safety: Amy’s Kitchen recalled more than 180,000 cans of lentil soup due to potential spoilage, and a separate egg recall linked to Salmonella has sickened dozens—check cartons and don’t eat recalled products. Mental Wellness: Pima County hosted “Let’s Talk About It” to connect teens and young people with mental health resources and reduce stigma around getting help. Community Care: A Tempe nonprofit is helping families get out of the heat as shelters fill up, while a Phoenix firefighter couple shared a rare kidney donation story after a stage 5 diagnosis. Local Health & Policy: Arizona SNAP enrollment dropped by 27,000, and Arizona adults report gambling-related harm at notable rates, according to state reporting.
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