AGP Executive Report

Gun Violence Prevention in Delaware: Gov. Matt Meyer marked Gun Violence Awareness Month with two pardons for community leaders, including Cammerin Norwood (Our ROOTS) and Kaligah Parker (Carry Their Light Project), tied to Delaware’s Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety. Maternal Health Access: La Red Health Center launched MOMS in Sussex County to connect pregnant women in rural areas—especially women of color and immigrant families—to earlier, better-coordinated care using community health workers, doulas and a mobile unit. Food Security Grants: Delaware’s Grocery Initiative and First State Food System Program awarded $712,500 to 28 Delaware businesses and nonprofits to expand access to healthy, affordable food and strengthen food supply chains. Heat Relief: Delaware’s DHSS and local partners opened cooling stations statewide to help residents beat dangerously high temperatures. Healthcare Cost Transparency: The Trump administration warned more than 500 hospitals nationwide to post basic pricing or face penalties up to $2 million annually. Cancer Treatment Updates: FDA approval of AstraZeneca’s TRUQAP (capivasertib) combo for PTEN-deficient metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer and new frontMIND Phase 3 results for tafasitamab plus lenalidomide with R-CHOP in high-risk DLBCL/HGBL. Road Safety: Delaware State Police reported a serious commercial truck crash near Experimental Station after the truck lost brakes, sending the driver to Christiana Hospital in critical condition.

Hospital Price Transparency: The Trump administration warned more than 500 hospitals to post clearer pricing for patients, with penalties up to $2 million a year for noncompliance—aimed at cutting surprise costs for tests and treatments. Food Security Policy: Nevada AG Aaron Ford and other attorneys general urged the Senate to restore SNAP benefits and protect food assistance in the Farm Bill, warning cuts are increasing hunger and adding barriers for eligible families. Delaware Healthcare Costs: Delaware Senate passed bills targeting rising medical debt and hospital affordability, including stronger financial assistance requirements and protections for nonprofit hospitals. Local Health Access: Beebe Healthcare CEO Dr. David Tam will hold a community update on the South Coastal Emergency Department in Millville, seeking resident input on needs and possible expansions. Community Wellness: Ocean Vayu Yoga marks 10 years with a free community wellness festival in Ocean View featuring yoga, tai chi, sound healing, and live music. Public Safety on Delaware Roads: A guest opinion argues Delaware should not put school property taxes on autopilot, while another proposal would let agencies set residential speed limits (20 or 25 mph) based on local conditions. Crash Update: One man was critically injured after a truck lost brakes and crashed near Experimental Station, prompting hazardous materials response and road closures.

Medicaid Work Rules: CMS issued final rules for Medicaid work requirements, laying out what about 18.5 million enrollees must do to keep coverage starting Jan. 1, 2027—job training, volunteering, or education—while states scramble to update systems and avoid coverage losses. Hospital Price Transparency: The Trump administration warned more than 500 hospitals to post required pricing or face penalties up to $2 million annually, arguing missing data keeps costs higher for patients and families. Delaware Healthcare Costs: Delaware Senate passed bills aimed at rising costs, including stronger hospital financial assistance requirements for patients at risk of medical debt and protections for nonprofit hospitals from private equity acquisitions. Animal Cruelty Reporting: Delaware lawmakers advanced a bill that would require veterinarians to report suspected animal cruelty and complete mandatory training, with protections for good-faith reporters. Food Safety: Delaware food inspections flagged handwashing signage and hygiene issues at multiple establishments, with some corrections made on site. Heat Relief: Delaware activated cooling centers statewide to help residents beat dangerously high temperatures. Workplace Health Access: At Minnesota’s Target Field, a union representing 500+ Delaware North concessions workers announced a June 22 strike over wages and lack of employer health insurance. Special Olympics Delaware: The 55th Summer Games drew 736 athletes, 95 Unified partners, and 1,000 volunteers for competitions across multiple sports.

Hospital Price Transparency: The Trump administration warned more than 500 hospitals to post basic pricing or face penalties up to $2 million a year, arguing patients can’t shop for blood work, imaging and other care without clear costs. Public Health & Environment: California AG Rob Bonta joined a multistate push urging the EPA to keep studying microplastics in drinking water and expand monitoring. Lead Exposure: A new study finds childhood lead levels fell nationwide, but gaps remain for children of color and low-wealth families, including in Delaware and other states. Delaware Heat Relief: DHSS opened cooling centers statewide as Delaware sweltered, offering water, food and support for people without reliable air conditioning. Housing Access: Reese Apartments in Felton opened with 48 affordable units already fully leased, highlighting Delaware’s ongoing shortage. Local Safety: Delaware State Police arrested Ocean City, Maryland resident Kara Gilmore after a fatal Millville hit-and-run bicycle crash; she faces felony charges including vehicular homicide. Disability Rights: Disability advocates sued to block New York and Illinois doctor-assisted suicide laws, arguing they target people with disabilities.

Heat Relief in Delaware: DHSS opened cooling centers statewide (8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. through June 12) to help residents beat dangerous heat, with sites listed in Claymont, Wilmington, Newark, Smyrna, Dover, Georgetown, Laurel and Seaford. Mental Health Access: Delaware’s Senate passed the “Fair Standards in Mental Health Care Act” (SB 22), which would require insurers to cover medically necessary mental health and substance use treatment, reduce prior authorization delays, and ensure emergency mental health services are covered. LGBTQ+ Family Protections: Gov. Matt Meyer signed legislation modernizing Delaware’s parentage laws, expanding legal protections for families formed through assisted reproduction, surrogacy and donor conception. Hospital Price Transparency Pressure: The Trump administration warned more than 500 hospitals nationwide to post basic pricing or face penalties up to $2 million annually; Delaware’s Christiana Hospital, Bayhealth (Kent), TidalHealth Nanticoke and Rockford Center were among those flagged. Local Public Safety: Laurel leaders and community groups renewed efforts against gun violence, unveiling new beautification projects and memorializing two students killed in 2023. Business/Health Link: Sudarshan Pharma incorporated a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary in Delaware as part of its expansion.

Heat Relief in Delaware: DHSS is opening cooling stations across the state as temperatures push into the 90s and heat index values climb, with sites open June 10–12 (8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) at locations including Claymont, Wilmington, Newark, Smyrna, Dover, Georgetown, Laurel and Seaford—residents are urged to stay hydrated and limit time in the sun. Hospital Price Transparency: The Trump administration warned more than 500 hospitals nationwide to post basic pricing or face penalties up to $2 million annually; Delaware’s flagged facilities include Christiana Hospital (warning), Bayhealth Kent Campus (warning), TidalHealth Nanticoke (CAP request) and Rockford Center (warning). Cancer Deal: GSK agreed to acquire Nuvalent for $10.6 billion, aiming to strengthen its precision oncology pipeline with targeted NSCLC therapies. Local Health Care Access: Christiana Hospital is among Delaware facilities facing scrutiny over pricing disclosure, while DHSS’s cooling centers highlight how heat risk is being addressed through public services.

Healthcare Budget Cuts: The “Seven Days in June” campaign is spotlighting proposed healthcare cuts, warning that in Pennsylvania alone hundreds of thousands could lose Medicaid and SNAP, with rural hospitals at risk of closure. Tobacco & Nicotine Sponsorships: Virginia AG Jay Jones joined a multistate push urging Formula 1 to end tobacco and nicotine product sponsorships, citing concerns about youth exposure. Delaware Homelessness Housing: Delaware officials are moving to buy DSU’s Living and Learning Commons to convert it into the new Hope Center for Kent County’s homeless population, with onsite services planned. Heat Safety: A heat advisory is in effect for parts of Delaware and nearby states, urging hydration and limiting time outdoors to prevent heat illness. Medical Innovation: N-Zyme Biomedical began a Phase 2 trial of a pepsin inhibitor for laryngopharyngeal reflux, aiming to target non-acid reflux drivers. Sexual Wellness Retail: nixit’s vagina-friendly condoms are rolling out to nearly 2,000 Walmart stores nationwide. Price Transparency Pressure: The Trump administration warned 500+ hospitals nationwide to improve pricing disclosure or face penalties, including Christiana Hospital in Delaware. Driver ID Change: A Delaware bill would let people who lose driving privileges for medical reasons keep their physical license for identification via an affidavit. Public Health Alerts: A Salmonella outbreak tied to moringa supplements has expanded to 119 cases across 36 states, prompting additional recalls.

Price Transparency Push: The Trump administration warned more than 500 hospitals—including 16 in Tennessee—that they must provide clearer pricing or face penalties up to $2 million annually, with enforcement expected to tighten. Foodborne Illness Alert: A Salmonella outbreak linked to moringa leaf powder supplements has expanded to 119 cases across 36 states, prompting FDA recalls of additional lots from Total Nutrition Inc. Delaware Healthcare Pipeline: Delaware announced its first medical school with Thomas Jefferson University, with classes set for 2028, but key operating agreements still appear unsigned. Local Care Options: Lehigh Valley Health Network shared a practical guide to choosing between virtual visits, urgent care, and the emergency room. Public Health Funding Fight: Michigan AG Dana Nessel and a coalition won a preliminary injunction blocking USDA funding conditions tied to immigration and other unrelated policy demands. Rural EMS Emergency: The Cherokee Nation declared a public health emergency for Adair County EMS, citing longer travel distances after a hospital closure and seeking a $150,000 infusion. Mosquito Control: Delaware’s mosquito program scheduled evening insecticide spraying in parts of Sussex and Kent counties.

Food Access in Delaware: The Food Bank of Delaware is kicking off its 20-week Community Supported Agriculture program with the first produce pickup set for June 25 (1–5 p.m.) at Newark and Milford, offering weekly shares of seasonal vegetables and herbs to support hunger relief statewide. Local Health Care Leadership: Beebe Medical Foundation honored Joyce Robert, MD, with its 2025 Physician Philanthropy Award for her work building and leading the Family Medicine Residency program at Beebe Healthcare. Child Safety Case in Smyrna: Delaware State Police arrested a second person in the death of 10-year-old Fatima Kone, charging her stepmother, Adiaratou Coulibaly, after allegations of severe, prolonged abuse following the father’s arrest. Health Policy Watch: The Trump administration warned more than 500 hospitals nationwide—including nine in Arkansas—to improve public price transparency, with penalties up to $2 million annually for noncompliance. Public Health & Safety: Delaware’s Fire Marshal is investigating three working fires in New Castle County over 12 hours, including one with a reported trapped person and serious smoke inhalation injuries. Delaware Medical Education: Delaware is set to open its first medical school in 2028 in partnership with Thomas Jefferson University, aiming to address physician shortages.

Health Care Access & Insurance: Main Line Health’s contract dispute with UnitedHealthcare could leave about 32,000 patients out-of-network later this month, raising fears of disrupted care for people who rely on the system’s hospitals and clinicians. Drug Policy & Courts: The U.S. Supreme Court tightened the standard for “skinny label” induced patent infringement, making it harder for brand-name drugmakers to sue generics over routine FDA-compliant labeling and marketing. Immigration & Health Workforce: A federal judge struck down Trump’s proposed $100,000 H-1B fee as an unlawful tax, a potential reprieve for employers that rely on skilled foreign workers, including in healthcare. Public Health & Youth Nicotine: Hawaii AG Anne Lopez is co-leading a multi-state push urging Formula 1 to end tobacco and nicotine product sponsorships, including nicotine pouches, citing risks to young audiences. Delaware Safety: Delaware State Police arrested a 15-year-old after an alleged stabbing at a Wilmington hair salon, injuring a hairdresser and a bystander; injuries were reported as non-life-threatening. Workplace Injury System: Gov. Matt Meyer named Seaford’s Mike Vincent chairman of Delaware’s Industrial Accident Board, which handles workers’ compensation disputes. Community Health Ops: Delaware Mosquito Control planned evening spraying in parts of Kent and Sussex counties to target adult mosquitoes.

Insurance Disruption Watch: Main Line Health says its UnitedHealthcare contract could end June 30, putting about 32,000 Medicare Advantage and employer-plan patients at risk of going out-of-network. Public Safety: Toledo police are still searching for suspects after a shooting near the Old West End Festival left 12 people injured; officials say at least two gunmen were likely firing at each other and all victims are now stable. End-of-Life Care: A new KFF Health News report highlights how medical aid in dying is expanding in states like Delaware, while patients and advocates push for access and lawmakers weigh safeguards. Child Health & Education: The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Kids Count Data Book finds child well-being declined nationally from 2019 to 2024, driven largely by education setbacks after the pandemic. Community Health: The Red Cross is issuing an urgent summer blood donor call as scheduled donations drop, offering incentives to boost appointments. Delaware Policy & Governance: Delaware’s General Assembly reconvenes for the final sprint toward a June 30 budget deadline, with major bills still in play.

Public Health & Safety: Idaho health officials say raw, unpasteurized milk from two dairies is linked to a bacterial illness outbreak that has sickened 60 people, with more cases possible as investigators keep tracing exposures. Community Health: Wilmington Alliance opened its first Teen Wellness Youth Hub in West Center City, aiming to support youth social and emotional well-being in a safe, youth-led space. Nutrition & Access to Care: A federal judge halted New Jersey and other states’ enforcement of new USDA conditions tied to billions in food assistance, pausing requirements critics say are vague and unrelated to nutrition. Delaware Health Systems & Policy: A watchdog report says state auditors couldn’t verify large amounts of federally funded spending in multiple states, with Delaware named among the biggest problem areas. Health Care Business: GoHealth filed for a voluntary prepackaged Chapter 11 restructuring in Delaware to strengthen its position ahead of AEP 2026, aiming to keep services running for Medicare consumers. Legal/Medical: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a drugmaker can’t rely only on generic labeling and related materials to claim “induced infringement,” a decision with implications for how generics market patented uses. Local Delaware Connection: New Castle County’s Register of Wills will reenact Caesar Rodney’s 1776 ride for Separation Day, tying community events to Delaware history. Health & Wellness in Delaware: Meals on Wheels Lewes-Rehoboth marked 50 years of delivering meals and wellness checks to homebound seniors and disabled adults.

SNAP Legal Fight: A federal judge blocked new USDA conditions tied to gender ideology, immigration, and women’s athletics, pausing enforcement that could have disrupted SNAP and other federal food aid in states including New Jersey and Delaware. Cancer Update: Jill Biden said Joe Biden’s stage four prostate cancer has metastasized to his bones and he’ll live with it for life, while noting he’s slowed down and still travels for events. Delaware Health & Community: Wilmington Alliance opened a Teen Wellness Youth Hub in West Center City, and Meals on Wheels Lewes-Rehoboth marked 50 years of delivering meals and wellness check-ins to homebound seniors and disabled adults. Care Access & Oversight: A watchdog report found 13 states failed basic financial audits for federally funded programs, with Delaware among the biggest “disclaimer” cases where auditors couldn’t verify spending. Public Safety: In Ohio, police are searching for suspects after gunfire near Toledo’s Old West End Festival left at least 12 people injured, including two in critical condition.

Violence & Public Health: A shooting near Toledo’s Old West End Festival left at least 12 people wounded, including two in critical condition, with police still searching for suspects and asking attendees to share photos or video. Food Security & Policy: A federal judge temporarily blocked USDA from forcing states to follow Trump administration conditions tied to gender and immigration to keep billions in funding, including food assistance. Animal Health (Delaware): Delaware Department of Agriculture updated rules for warm-blooded animal imports from Texas after New World Screwworm was detected, requiring fresh veterinary inspection certificates and barring infested animals. Workplace Safety (Delaware region): A Maryland man died after a nitrous oxide cylinder exploded near a race car; investigators are still determining what caused the failure. Community Health Access: Delaware County announced a “Wellness on Wheels” mobile clinic offering screenings and vaccines on the go. Health & Education: Delaware’s first medical school is set to open in 2028 through a partnership with Thomas Jefferson University.

Mobile Health Access: Delaware County unveiled “Wellness on Wheels,” a mobile clinic funded by $310,000 in federal grants to bring vaccines, blood pressure checks, prostate cancer screenings, and info on local care to residents—especially after Crozer Health’s closures. Public Health & Food Security: The county also highlighted ongoing outreach through pop-up events, while broader regional coverage points to rising needs for screenings and nutrition support. Legal/Health Policy: A federal judge blocked new Trump-era SNAP funding conditions, pausing requirements that critics say could disrupt grocery help for low-income families. Cancer Research: Delaware’s ChristianaCare is cited in reporting on new findings suggesting young-onset colon cancer may be driven by different factors, including links to ultra-processed foods. Delaware-Specific Safety: Delaware lawmaker and community coverage also includes practical guidance on “hot car” pet rescues, noting Delaware’s rules and penalties. Delaware Biotech: Corrixr Therapeutics named Hilary Malone as CEO as it advances CRISPR-based gene editing toward early clinical testing.

Mobile Health Access: Delaware County Health Department rolled out “Wellness on Wheels,” a 33-foot RV clinic offering vaccines, blood pressure checks, and prostate cancer screenings as a way to reach communities left behind after Crozer Health’s closure. Wetlands Protection: Sussex Preservation Coalition will host a June 9 meeting on proposed wetlands protection legislation, aiming to close Delaware’s regulatory gap for non-tidal and freshwater wetlands after a 2023 Supreme Court shift. Social Security Worry: A new report warns Social Security retirement benefits could drop about 24% if the trust fund runs out by 2032, averaging roughly a $500-a-month cut depending on state. Drug Prices & Competition: The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously sided with Hikma in the “skinny label” patent dispute involving Amarin’s Vascepa, a win for generic competition. Delaware Safety: Delaware State Police identified a 17-year-old Lewes driver who died in a Bridgeville single-vehicle crash; a 4-year-old passenger was hurt but expected to recover. Biotech Leadership: Corrixr Therapeutics named Hilary Malone CEO as the Delaware-based gene-editing company pushes toward clinical studies. Public Health Alerts: Tick season is ramping up, with rising tick bite-related emergency visits reported across the region.