AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNorovirus Watch (Puerto Rico): Puerto Rico’s Health Secretary Víctor Ramos Otero is pushing back against “social media alarmism” after reports tied to a norovirus outbreak on the Princess Caribbean Princess, where 115 passengers and crew reportedly fell ill; he says the Department of Health has protocols and daily surveillance, and urges people to rely on official channels. Rehab Capacity: Encompass Health announced plans for a 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Post Falls, Idaho, expected to open in 2028—an example of how specialized recovery services are expanding beyond major metros. Local Health Education: A new UPR Mayagüez school psychology doctoral milestone highlights how training continues despite campus shutdowns and strikes. Food Safety & Policy: A Center for Food Safety FOIA lawsuit targets EPA records on pesticide-coated seed disposal, arguing a regulatory loophole is leaving contamination risks unaddressed. Tech in Healthcare: IslaIntel says it joined Oracle’s partner network to deliver enterprise-grade AI and automation for sectors including healthcare across the Caribbean and LATAM.
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