AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHealth Workforce & Access: Delaware lawmakers signed new measures to expand the health care workforce and reduce barriers to care, including expanded pharmacy practice for pharmacists, broader preventive services for dental hygienists, and a study of a Delaware health care apprenticeship degree program. Measles Watch: Delaware confirmed 13 measles cases, all in Kent County, with nine adults and four children under 10; officials say contact tracing is ongoing and urge people to be up to date on MMR. West Nile Update: Delaware detected West Nile virus for the first time in 2026 via a positive sentinel chicken in eastern Kent County; no human cases reported, but officials may ramp up mosquito surveillance and control if needed. Public Health Safety: ChristianaCare’s Wilmington Hospital Emergency Department earned the Emergency Nurses Association’s Lantern Award for a second straight cycle, recognizing nursing practice, patient safety, and innovation. Foodborne Outbreak: A nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce has spread to 47 states, with Ohio and Michigan reporting the most cases. Legal & Consumer Health: Families filed a wrongful-death lawsuit in Delaware Superior Court against Meta, TikTok, Snap and Google, alleging social media design and content contributed to four teen suicides. Local Health Business: Currito opened its first Delaware location in Newark, bringing new jobs and a health-focused menu concept to the state.
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