AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMedicare Help in WA: SHIBA is hosting a free “Welcome to Medicare” presentation for people turning 65 or qualifying for SSDI within 24 months, with details on enrollment timing, coverage options, and avoiding penalties. PFAS Alert in Kennewick: City officials notified residents after PFAS (“forever chemicals”) exceeded newly lowered state action levels in a groundwater source; pregnant and breastfeeding people and formula mixers are advised to use alternative water while the city blends supplies and plans PFAS removal by 2029. Health Care Lawsuits: Five new lawsuits accuse Kaiser Permanente of ignoring abuse claims tied to former pediatrician Michael Wilmington, bringing the total to six. Public Health & Safety: Point Defiance Zoo temporarily closed its puffin exhibit after three puffins died; avian psittacosis is suspected and antibiotics are being used while staff coordinate with public health officials. Wellness & Community: Seattle opened Lake City Reuse Commons, a shared repair and reuse hub aimed at extending product lifespans and easing cost pressures. Health Policy: Washington’s education ranking slipped again in a national Kids Count report, with large shares of students not meeting math and reading benchmarks.
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