AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMental Health & Violence Response: The V.I. Department of Health is offering behavioral health support to residents affected by the shooting death of 15-year-old Tre’Vante Etienne on St. Thomas, with the Behavioral Health Division available Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., to connect families and caregivers to counseling referrals as the community processes grief. Local Health Policy: Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. signed bills to expand mental health education and to provide paid leave for parents or guardians of children with diagnosed disabilities to attend medical appointments, alongside measures affecting health facilities funding. Public Health Capacity: CARPHA trained 18 people from 15 member states, including the British Virgin Islands, to safely transport infectious substances and diagnostic specimens across the region, strengthening lab and pandemic preparedness. Cancer Community: St. Croix’s Relay for Life marked its 25th anniversary, raising over $200,000 toward a $300,000 goal and spotlighting survivor stories. Social Protection & Health Access: The Social Security Board announced a Penalty Amnesty Programme starting July 1, 2026, allowing eligible contributors to settle outstanding Social Security and NHI contributions with waived surcharges and penalties. Care Access Beyond the Islands: A feature on medical tourism highlights patients traveling for advanced care when local systems face gaps, using a case tied to coronary disease treatment in Colombia.
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