AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPublic Health Recognition: The VI Department of Health’s Epidemiology Division earned national honors at the CSTE conference in Boston, with Dr. Hannah Cranford taking the CSTE Rising Leader Award—spotlighting local data work that helps the territory respond faster to health threats. Maternal & Early Childhood Support: The BVI Health Services Authority relaunched Books for Babies and started Hampers for Mothers at Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital, aiming to get children back into books and support mothers who need help. Road Safety & Alcohol Risk: In St. Thomas, VIPD charged Michelle Donastorg after a drunk-driving hit-and-run on Veterans Drive left one pedestrian dead and another seriously hurt, including allegations she fled and struck pedestrians on the sidewalk. Health Access Abroad: A new Medicare explainer warns Original Medicare often pays almost nothing for care outside the U.S. Virgin Islands and other limited areas—important for VI residents who travel. Local Governance & Equity: Premier Wheatley said discussions may move forward on district councils for Anegada and Jost van Dyke, tying representation to a promise of more consistent standards of medical services.
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