AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHealth Literacy: A Delaware council is taking on health literacy, aiming to help residents better understand health information and navigate care. Gun Violence as Public Health: After shootings in Ellendale and near the University of Delaware, Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester called gun violence a public-health epidemic. The Ellendale shooting killed a teen and injured eight; six people were wounded near campus. Access to Care: Downstate hospital leaders opposed ChristianaCare’s proposed microhospitals in Camden and Georgetown, saying existing providers can meet local needs and new sites may not lower costs. Residents argued that long waits and care gaps make more options necessary. Prevention: DHSS urged Delawareans to stay current on vaccinations, and the Delaware Diabetes Coalition plans its annual wellness expo Nov. 12. Growth and Care: A proposed Lewes development of more than 400 homes is under review, with residents urging planners to ensure medical services and other infrastructure keep pace.
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