AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFlu Surge: New Jersey reported 2,508 flu cases in the final week of October, nearly double the week before. Children ages 5 to 18 had the most cases, while adults 65 and older faced the most hospitalizations; three flu deaths have been reported so far this season. Contraceptive Care: New research found gaps in contraceptive care across New Jersey, raising questions about whether residents can get the services they need. Health Worker Wellbeing: Hackensack Meridian’s medical school will use a $20 million gift to launch an academy focused on preventing burnout among health care professionals. Opioid Settlement Funds: A national review found Camden spent $150,000 in opioid settlement money on street lighting, while syringe services received less than 1% of settlement spending nationwide. Care Costs: New Jersey residents are increasingly skipping care as the cost of getting sick strains household budgets.
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