AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBenadryl Warning: Connecticut’s Office of the Child Advocate is sounding alarms after three children died from apparent diphenhydramine overdoses, as national poison center calls involving teens and Benadryl surge again amid a resurfacing “Benadryl Challenge.” Sugar Shock Trend: “Dirty soda” drinks are drawing medical scrutiny for packing dessert-level sugar—often far above daily added-sugar limits—prompting doctors to urge treating them like occasional treats, not regular beverages. Heat & Safety: Danbury opened cooling centers as extreme heat hit Connecticut, while the state activated an extreme hot weather protocol affecting schools and public guidance. Insurance Costs: Connecticut regulators are reviewing proposed 2027 rate hikes that could affect nearly 220,000 residents, with Attorney General William Tong criticizing the increases as unaffordable and excessive. Community Health & Access: A free service navigation program is helping older adults age in place, and a “Let’s Talk” effort is working to reduce barriers and stigma around mental health. Water Safety: Fairfield crews rescued two fishermen after a rising tide trapped them on a reef, with search efforts continuing for a missing person.
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