AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFDA Leadership Shake-Up: President Trump nominated UNM School of Medicine alum Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the FDA, setting up a major fight over drug, vaccine, and food-safety priorities if the Senate confirms her. Rural Health Access: New Mexico Health Care Authority is taking applications for a Rural Health Transformation Program Stakeholder Advisory Committee, aiming to strengthen rural and Tribal healthcare over five years. Local Health Infrastructure: A new residential inpatient drug treatment facility in Las Vegas is set to open Aug. 24, with plans to start small and expand capacity. Community Health & Safety: ICE detained a man outside a Santa Fe clinic while he was visiting with his teenage daughter, prompting community concern about safety and intimidation near healthcare sites. Public Health Alerts: The CDC reports a major cyclosporiasis surge, with cases now spread across nearly every state; New Mexico is listed as not reporting cases so far. Food Safety: The FDA upgraded a frozen blueberry recall to its highest risk level over potential E. coli contamination. Healthcare Coverage: KFF analysis finds Obamacare enrollment is falling in most states as enhanced federal subsidies expired, with New Mexico the lone exception. Health Policy in the Courts: A New Mexico Supreme Court fight over Project Jupiter’s air permit could affect local health through emissions tied to data centers.
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