AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCancer Care & Community Fundraising: St. Croix’s Relay for Life marked its 25th year on June 6, with 35 teams and more than $200,000 raised toward a $300,000 goal, featuring survivor stories like 16-year ovarian cancer survivor Wendy Graham. Public Health Infrastructure: The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) signed a $463,087.20 contract for renovations at the Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital’s Major Peebles Wing Clinics Lobby and Outpatient Clinic areas, including new access features like an elevator shaft. Food Safety Watch: World Food Safety Day coverage highlights ongoing concerns about cleaning and sanitation in food establishments, with daily inspections but staffing challenges across many sites. Waste & Health Protection: The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority is stepping up enforcement at public bin sites, warning illegal dumping can drive pests and environmental harm, with fines up to $1,000. Medicare Fraud Alerts: Medicare Fraud Prevention Week reminders stress not sharing your Medicare number, reviewing benefit notices for odd charges, and reporting scams to the Senior Medicare Patrol. Local Health Workforce: UVI’s Medical Simulation Center was added to the U.S. Virgin Islands Eligible Training Provider List, unlocking WIOA funding for EMT training; cohort 2 completed with strong certification pass progress.
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