AGP Executive Report
Last update: a minute agoDelaware Public Health: Delaware’s inaugural Surgeon General, Dr. Neil Hockstein, is set to start next week, with a new office focused on public health communication and improving access to affordable care. Measles Watch: U.S. measles cases are surging to the highest level in 30 years, and Delaware’s outbreak has grown to at least five cases, renewing calls for MMR vaccination. Foodborne Illness: The Cyclospora outbreak is still spreading, with Philadelphia reporting 13 cases and shoppers staying cautious while health departments track contaminated produce. Health Policy Fight: Multiple state attorneys general, including Delaware’s, are suing to block a Trump administration rule that would weaken Affordable Care Act protections and raise costs for consumers. Local Health & Community: Bayhealth shared long-term expansion plans aimed at improving access to care across central and southern Delaware. Safety & Violence: Wilmington police are investigating two shootings within about an hour that sent two people to the hospital; one woman was reported in critical condition. Funding for Health Equity: DNREC’s Environmental Justice Office is opening 2027 CEPF grant applications for community projects tied to pollution mitigation, environmental enhancements, and recreation. Mental Health for Teens: Experts warn that summer relief can mask ongoing mental health struggles for adolescents, with schools and community groups pushing support beyond the school day.
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