AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEbola Screening at Dulles: A federal judge ordered a pregnant Ghanaian woman and her 4-year-old son released from detention conditions at Washington Dulles after more than a week, underscoring how quickly health and immigration policy can collide. Public Health Travel Measures: Separately, JFK began screening passengers arriving from Ebola-affected countries, joining enhanced entry screening already in place at Dulles and other major airports. Smoking Cessation in Cancer Care: New research from University of Chicago Medicine finds an opt-out, tech-based outreach program can make smoking cessation a routine part of cancer treatment, with many patients choosing counseling plus medication. Local Safety & Access: Amtrak suspended DC-to-NYC service after a fire at New York Penn Station, disrupting regional travel for patients and caregivers. DC Crime Near Campus: Police are investigating a shooting and a nearby robbery involving suspects not tied to Catholic University. Hospital Safety: A new Leapfrog report ranks hospital safety grades across DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
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