AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTeen Mental Health: A UConn-led study estimates one in six U.S. teens has moderate to severe anxiety symptoms. Among teens with severe symptoms, nearly half reported suicidal thoughts, underscoring the importance of recognizing when worry may need professional support. School Nutrition: Norwalk students sampled Connecticut-grown apples, pears and locally sourced flatbread during Farm-to-School Week; the district plans to feature local produce on menus through October. Health Care Costs: Yale economists say rising medical spending drove 91% of private insurance premium increases from 2011 to 2024. They point to hospital consolidation and drug prices as targets for cost-cutting proposals. Community Health: Bridgeport Prospers is recruiting for its next CARE Health Leaders cohort, which supports residents in developing projects to improve health and well-being across the city.
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