AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoExtreme Heat & Public Safety: Chicago and much of Illinois are under dangerous heat warnings as humidity pushes heat indexes above 100°F, with officials urging cooling-center use and heat-illness watchfulness. Drug Prices & Access: A national pharma advocacy group is suing Illinois over the 2025 Prescription Drug Affordability Act, arguing it could raise costs for self-insured employers and patients. Cancer Care Advances: A Chicago Tribune report highlights a potential pancreatic cancer treatment breakthrough, while separate coverage notes major progress in cancer immunotherapy research. Pediatric Surgery Opioids: New national analysis finds opioid prescribing after children’s surgery varies widely by procedure and hospital, with nearly one-third of kids receiving opioids. Food Safety & Outbreak Watch: CDC-linked reporting flags Cyclospora “explosive diarrhea” spreading across multiple states, including Illinois, and urges careful produce handling. Illinois Health Policy: Illinois is expanding lead testing for children statewide, with new requirements starting July 1. Community Health & Prevention: University of Illinois Extension is offering multilingual Certified Food Protection Manager training in Richland County to boost local food-safety workforce skills.
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