AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNew Clinic Expansion in Mayagüez: MMM Multiclinic opened a larger headquarters in the Mayagüez industrial area, tripling space to about 7,500 sq. ft. and aiming to cut specialist wait times for western Puerto Rico members. Care Access Hotline Boost: AARP and United Way Worldwide expanded the 211 Caregiver Support Program into 10 more states and added regional support in California and Colorado—while Puerto Rico remains included—bringing support to millions of family caregivers via the 24/7 helpline. Cancer Care Follow-Up Focus: In a UroOnc Minute segment, UPR School of Medicine and VA Caribbean clinician Lourdes Guerrios-Rivera, MD, MSc, highlighted how active surveillance for prostate cancer depends on patient education and ongoing engagement, not just PSA tests and imaging. Health System Capacity in Puerto Rico: PhaseWell and LCTC plan to expand clinical trial access in Puerto Rico, supporting more opportunities for patients to participate in research. Local Health & Wellness Spotlight: A Puerto Rico–linked UroOnc Minute and MMM’s clinic expansion both point to a clear theme: improving access, continuity, and patient support across the island’s care network.
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