AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRural Health Funding: Delaware health centers are set to share nearly $23 million in federal Rural Health Transformation Program awards, including upgrades and expanded services at Westside Family Healthcare and La Red Health Center, plus added staffing at Henrietta Johnson Medical Center. Public Health Alert: Delaware Division of Public Health is urging schools and communities to stay alert for whooping cough after reports of possible spread, even as officials say it’s not an outbreak. Cancer Prevention: Delaware is launching a push for adults at average risk to start colon cancer screening at 45, highlighting options like colonoscopy and at-home FIT tests. Maternal Care Access: A new Delaware County doula directory and training initiative aims to expand support during pregnancy and postpartum, including Medicaid/insurance-covered services. Data Privacy: Maryland announced a $2.3 million multistate settlement with Labcorp tied to a 2019 data breach affecting hundreds of thousands of people in the state. Health Policy Fight: Attorney General Raoul and other AGs oppose a proposed H-1B visa petition tax that could affect staffing in healthcare and education. Storm Watch: A nor’easter is bringing dangerous coastal flooding and power outages across the Mid-Atlantic, including near Delaware.
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