AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLocal Health Policy: Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. signed a package of bills for St. Thomas and St. Croix, including mental health education, paid leave for parents of children with diagnosed disabilities to attend medical appointments, and changes tied to Virgin Islands Government Hospitals and Health Facilities Corporation funding. Cancer Care in the Community: St. Croix’s Relay for Life marked its 25th anniversary on June 6, with survivors and supporters raising more than $200,000 toward a $300,000 goal, including stories from ovarian cancer survivor Wendy Graham. Medicare Fraud Prevention: Medicare Fraud Prevention Week highlights how beneficiaries can spot scams and errors—like bills for services not received or calls demanding your Medicare number—and report concerns through the Senior Medicare Patrol. Health & Wellness Watch: A national Kids Count report ranks New Jersey high overall for education but flags gaps in reading and math, plus a rise in uninsured children—an issue that can affect access to pediatric health services. Local Context: Recent coverage also revived attention on “Epstein Island” in the U.S. Virgin Islands, focusing on what court records and released documents do and don’t show.
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