AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCaregiver Support Expansion: AARP Rhode Island says more than 200,000 caregivers provide 111 million hours of care, and Puerto Rico is now included in an expanded Caregiver Support Program accessed through United Way’s 211 helpline—free, 24/7, and designed to connect families to services for both caregivers and loved ones. Hospital Financial Strain: Wilma N. Vázquez Hospital in Vega Baja filed a second Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing a power outage that hit its billing system, fewer emergency visits, and growing debts to employees and suppliers as utilization and revenue declined. Gene Therapy Milestone: The FDA cleared CRISPR-based Casgevy for children as young as age two for sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia, expanding access before organ damage accumulates. Food Safety Alert: Publix recalled frozen blueberries (GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries) in multiple southeastern states after reported E. coli illnesses linked to lot No. 60401. Public Health Messaging: A new review finds dementia prevention messaging hasn’t shifted behavior as much as hoped, even though up to 45% of cases may relate to modifiable risk factors. Disaster Recovery Funding: FEMA approved more than $91 million in Puerto Rico Public Assistance for repairs and reimbursements tied to Hurricane Maria and 2020 earthquakes, including work for power distribution and water treatment.
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