AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCancer Care Access: WellSpan and Johns Hopkins renewed their oncology partnership, expanding advanced cancer care access across central Pennsylvania, including subspecialty consults and clinical trial enrollment. Public Health—Mosquitoes: West Nile Virus was detected in a Centre County mosquito sample, prompting local officials to urge residents to dump standing water and reduce breeding spots. Public Health—Measles: Measles activity continues to ripple through Pennsylvania, with new cases reported statewide and at least one confirmed at UPMC Children’s Hospital, keeping schools and families on alert. Food Security: Highmark Wholecare hosted a free farmers’ market on Pittsburgh’s North Side to help fight food insecurity, distributing thousands of pounds of produce to families. School Health & Equity: York County schools received state funds for period products as part of a broader Pennsylvania initiative aimed at reducing stigma and missed school days. Healthcare Workforce & Safety: A national spotlight is on hospital worker violence and staffing shortages driving strikes, including reports tied to Pennsylvania. Local Care Expansion: UPMC Rehabilitation Institute in Williamsport added two physicians to broaden specialized rehab services. Weather & Safety: Storms and possible tornadoes hit parts of Pennsylvania, damaging homes and a school roof and displacing residents. Health Tech Research: Monell researchers used machine learning to better map complex odors, a step toward “digital olfaction.” Local Medicine: A new family medicine doctor joined Independence Health System’s Saxonburg primary care office.
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