AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCancer Care Breakthrough: Brown University Health researchers presented early results on GammaTile, a Rhode Island-made radiation device aimed at treating glioblastoma right after surgery, with early tumor regrowth reported in just 6% of tested patients. Public Health—Ticks: Rhode Island reported a second 2026 Powassan virus case in a Newport County man, urging residents to repel ticks, check after outdoor time, and remove ticks promptly. Maternal/Child Health Policy: Sen. Jack Reed joined Head Start leaders to oppose proposed federal rule changes that would reduce requirements around teacher-to-student ratios and other health and safety standards. Immunizations: CDC data show kindergarten vaccine coverage slipping again nationwide, with exemptions hitting a new high (4.2%), raising outbreak risk. Local Health Access: South Kingstown is moving forward on a $702,000 push for senior center upgrades and rural healthcare access, including USDA and CMS funding. Community Health Leadership: Wood River Health added four new board members with healthcare, compliance, and finance experience. Nutrition & Wellness Research: A new study suggests waist size may predict mortality risk better than BMI alone in adults over 65. Health & Safety in the News: A Woonsocket man was arrested in a decades-old sexual assault case after DNA linked him to a discarded cigarette.
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