AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNursing Home Safety: A New Mexico review finds staffing shortages and quality problems tied to high citation rates, with nearly a quarter of state nursing homes rated one star and recent abuse citations—while one major operator, Genesis HealthCare, moves through bankruptcy and a sale that plaintiffs say won’t fix care gaps. Fentanyl & EMS Response: New reporting highlights how the fentanyl epidemic is reshaping families and emergency response work across New Mexico, including overdose calls that can turn deadly fast. Public Health Research: UNM researchers in Taos are studying hantavirus risk by testing deer mouse carriers after a local case of Sin Nombre infection. Long-Term Care Access: New Mexico’s universal free school lunch program is set to remain intact despite SNAP cuts, helping protect child nutrition. Policy & Care for Kids: A federal HHS report renews scrutiny of youth gender medicine at UNM’s Deseo clinic, raising questions about what public dollars fund. Water & Health Equity: Estancia’s water emergency shows how infrastructure strain and powerlessness can affect drinking water safety for people detained in a local detention facility.
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