AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLead Safety: Connecticut’s health department is urging families to test children and homes for lead. Children should be tested annually from 9 to 35 months, and state law now triggers inspections at lower blood-lead levels. Overdose Prevention: A new state dashboard tracks unintentional overdose deaths by town and region and maps pharmacies carrying naloxone. Connecticut has recorded 462 deaths so far this year, down from 836 last year. Breast Cancer Screening: Lamont and state health officials are promoting mammograms, including free or low-cost screenings for eligible uninsured and underinsured residents. Hartford Hospital’s mobile mammography van is serving communities through October. Cannabis Research: UConn researchers found mice developed tolerance to CBN, a compound marketed in some sleep products, after three days of dosing. The study also found withdrawal-like signs; effects in people remain unknown. Health Care Costs: A KFF report highlights the strain of medical bills, including a Milford woman with chronic illnesses who sold her family home to afford care. Infection Watch: State officials reported the season’s first mosquitoes carrying eastern equine encephalitis in Eastern Connecticut. Workforce Support: Connecticut child care workers can apply for up to $1,200 a year toward health insurance premiums.
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