AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPublic Health & Safety: Chicago’s Department of Water Management is set to receive $22.1 million to replace about 650 lead service lines in the Austin neighborhood, aiming to cut children’s exposure to lead in drinking water. Hospital Care Quality: A new study finds big gaps in how often hospitals screen older adults for postoperative delirium—verified geriatric surgery programs screen nearly everyone, while non-accredited programs screen about half, risking missed cases. Pediatric Research: NIH/NEI awarded Lurie Children’s pediatric ophthalmologist Dr. Jennifer Rossen a $1 million, five-year grant to study the genetics of cataracts in children and improve genetic testing access. Food & Water Monitoring: Taylorville’s beach reopened after a week-long closure tied to high E. coli levels. Consumer Health Enforcement: Illinois AG Brenna Bird announced a multistate settlement with GS Labs over overpriced and delayed COVID-19 tests, with restitution and reimbursement for affected consumers. Community Wellness: Medline marked its 60th anniversary, highlighting its role in medical supply distribution across the U.S. Workplace Health: A dry cleaning machine exploded in Centralia, injuring a co-owner; OSHA and the Illinois Department of Labor are investigating.
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