AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPublic Health Governance: The government is consulting on a bill to create a Health Services Authority to manage designated public health services and facilities, with provisions for board oversight, financial accountability and transparency. Medical Evacuations: After six people died in an air ambulance crash near Nantucket, Premier Charles Misick highlighted how the islands rely on medevac flights to connect residents with specialist, life-saving care overseas. Cancer Awareness: The National Cancer Society is urging women to know their bodies, keep health appointments and discuss screening with providers. In The Pink, marking 18 years of fundraising, has raised nearly $900,000 for cancer care and hopes to reach $1 million. Oral Health: October’s “Brush, Floss and Smile” campaign encourages twice-daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste, daily flossing, less sugar and regular dental visits. Food and Nutrition: With TCI importing about 90% of its food, a renewed CARICOM drive to boost regional production could strengthen supplies and support healthier choices.
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