AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHospital Access & Tech Disruptions: Johns Hopkins hospitals reported “Code Black” emergency department restrictions Monday, with Howard County Medical Center, Suburban Hospital, and Sibley Memorial affected after a temporary technology network issue (not a cyberattack). Workforce & Health Costs: Gov. Wes Moore announced an $18 minimum wage for about 120 direct contract workers at BWI Marshall, with emergency legislation planned in 2027 to extend wage increases to more indirect contract staff under the Secure Maryland Wage Act. Cardiac Care in the Community: Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando is recovering after a weekend heart attack, treated with a stent and expected to be discharged later this week. Public Health & Research: Researchers described a new tick-borne virus in China carried by a tick species already found in 21 U.S. states, underscoring that the tick is present even if human cases aren’t reported here. Cancer Burden Spotlight: A Maryland fundraising event highlighted Ghana’s cancer toll—17,944 deaths in 2022—and pushed for a comprehensive cancer center of excellence. Local Safety: A Baltimore City firefighter was hospitalized after battling a Waverly house fire; in Waldorf, an 83-year-old woman was rescued after her car entered a creek.
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