AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGun Violence Update: RVIPF is investigating a shooting in the Meyers area after a man arrived at Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital with what appeared to be a gunshot wound early Sept. 26; police are asking anyone with info to contact the Intelligence Unit or Crime Stoppers. Clinic Access: Road Town Clinic hours are temporarily adjusted (8:30 AM–3:00 PM) while the hospital lobby is renovated, with patients urged to plan for possible delays. SNAP & Food Security: New SNAP benefit amounts and eligibility rules take effect Oct. 1, including higher maximum allotments in most places and major administrative-cost changes that could affect how states run the program. Healthcare Fraud Watch: FinCEN flagged about $17.5 billion in suspicious activity tied to suspected healthcare fraud, with home healthcare and other provider types repeatedly showing up in red flags. Domestic Violence Support: St. Croix nonprofit H.O.P.E. received a $200,000 federal grant to expand culturally rooted services for survivors across the U.S. Virgin Islands. Public Health & Air Quality: Virgin Gorda’s dumpsite remains closed as crews work to contain an ongoing fire; residents are advised to stay indoors and protect vulnerable groups from smoke exposure.
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