AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBoxing Safety & Neurology: Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Colón died at 33, nearly 11 years after a 2015 fight left him with catastrophic brain injury after illegal blows to the back of the head; boxing bodies say the case helped push stricter safety rules and medical protocols. Public Health: Cyclosporiasis (cyclospora) keeps spreading in the U.S., with FDA and CDC updates tying many cases to a recalled iceberg lettuce supply; Puerto Rico is listed among states with confirmed cases, while Florida reports new clusters. Local Health Systems & Training: University of San Juan begins a new academic phase with $2.4 million in upgrades, including new lab and geriatric training tools, plus new paramedic/firefighter and police-focused criminal justice programs. Healthcare Access & Chronic Disease: A Puerto Rico veteran’s kidney transplant journey highlights how fast donor opportunities can appear—and how quickly they can disappear—after a promising call was followed by a non-viable kidney. Health Policy: The Trump administration moves to stop Medicaid/CHIP funding for gender transition procedures for minors, with a taper window for those already on treatment. Care & Resilience: A new kidney gives a veteran her life back, underscoring the impact of timely transplant access.
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