AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPublic Health: San Diego County and the CDC are launching a second Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) to gauge health impacts from the Tijuana River sewage crisis, with door-to-door, bilingual interviews planned Sept. 17–19. Food Safety & Environment: Monterey Bay is seeing more California sea lions sickened by domoic acid, a neurotoxin tied to algae blooms, prompting ongoing wildlife hotline response. Medical Innovation: The FDA granted Priority Review to Genentech’s Enspryng (satralizumab) for MOGAD, with a decision expected by Jan. 10, 2027. Health Care Access & Workforce: Long Beach City College is expanding a paid youth fellowship to build California’s community health workforce, pairing stipends and counseling with hands-on placement training. Health Policy Watch: California’s new “Non-Ultraprocessed Certified” seal bill advances, adding another label option for shoppers. Wellness & Caution: A new report highlights teens turning to unapproved peptide injections for “wellness” goals, raising safety concerns.
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