AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPublic Health Recognition: The Virgin Islands Department of Health’s Epidemiology Division earned national honors at the 2026 CSTE Annual Conference in Boston, with Dr. Hannah Cranford winning the CSTE Rising Leader Award for standout innovation and impact. Maternal & Infant Health: New national data shows the U.S. infant mortality rate in 2024 was 5.52 per 1,000 live births, with causes including congenital malformations and low birth weight—an encouraging but still uneven picture. Community Health Campaign: The “Shine the Light on Sickle Cell” initiative is set to culminate June 19, World Sickle Cell Awareness Day, with events across the region including the U.S. Virgin Islands aimed at better access to care and a cure. Local Safety & Health Impact: VIPD reports a serious alcohol-related hit-and-run on St. Thomas that left one pedestrian dead and another critically injured, with a woman facing felony charges—another reminder that road safety is public health. Health System Planning: VI senators reviewed FY 2027 budgets for major agencies, including staffing and federal funding delays, with OMB also discussing hospital consolidation planning tied to Schneider Regional Medical Center and Luis Hospital.
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