AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRare Disease: A Newark boy treated with experimental gene therapy for Sanfilippo syndrome is now in kindergarten and communicating in sign language. The FDA recently approved the treatment, but his family says it is not a cure. Food Security: The Food Bank of Delaware has launched its Thanksgiving drive as an estimated 157,000 Delawareans, including 42,000 children, face food insecurity. Pantry visits are rising. Cancer Research: ChristianaCare researchers received a $95,740 grant to study a potential approach to metastatic colorectal cancer. The findings are preliminary; a small patient study still needs approvals. Care Expansion: Bayhealth announced more than $390 million in projects across Kent and Sussex counties, including expanded hospital capacity, new medical offices and a hybrid emergency-care site. Rural Workforce: Delaware is committing about $1.38 million to recruit and retain physicians in rural communities, with financial support tied to a five-year service commitment.
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