AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHealth Tech Safety Watch: A Seattle-made push-button blood collection device (Tasso+) left a German patient with a gaping arm cut needing stitches, raising new questions about self-collection device side effects. Substance Use & Public Health: Washington’s weekly drug overdose tracker (Sept. 21–25) highlights ongoing fentanyl-linked deaths, with a King County list of drug-related fatalities continuing to mount. Local Health & Access: Orcas residents can now get dental anesthesia locally through Island House Dental’s monthly sedation days, aiming to reduce fear-driven delays in care. Care Logistics: Beyond Ride launched school, wheelchair taxi, and non-emergency medical transport on Vashon Island, including recurring trips and GPS-monitored service. Medical Research & Smoking Cessation: Achieve Life Sciences will present 52-week cytisinicline results for cigarette and e-cigarette cessation at CHEST 2026. Community Health Governance: Yakima County sheriff race features Lt. Jake Church vs. Roman Kilinkaridis, with public safety and surveillance-camera policy among campaign issues.
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