AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoParkinson’s Update: CDC data show Parkinson’s disease death rates among US adults 65+ fell in 2024 after rising from 2014–2021, with higher mortality for men and White non-Hispanic adults. Local Health & Environment: A Pearl City junkyard on Lehua Avenue faces a $55,000 Department of Health fine after debris was released into Waiawa Stream; neighbors say dust and chemical smells are triggering breathing problems. Care Access: Sen. Brian Schatz introduced a bill to study and address general surgeon shortages in underserved areas, including rural Hawaii. UH Health Tech: UH is launching a $12M AI and data science center in medicine to train local researchers and improve health work across Hawaii and the Pacific. Medicare Confusion: A senior-focused brokerage was featured on KATU to explain major 2026 Medicare plan changes and how seniors can navigate network and drug formulary shifts. Community Health Support: Kauaʻi Community College’s ʻOhana Night offered free TB testing for incoming students while connecting families to campus resources. Health Policy Watch: The US Supreme Court agreed to hear a case that could further limit when federal prisoners can sue over alleged medical neglect. Workforce Snapshot: Hawaiʻi’s unemployment rate held at 2.5% in May, with jobs growing in leisure and hospitality and professional services. Senior Care Milestone: Hale Makua marks 80 years of service with a June 27 golf tournament and online silent auction benefiting residents and programs.
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