AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI in Medicine: Penn Medicine researchers report an AI model that uses natural language plus standard diagnostic codes to catch more eosinophilic esophagitis cases than codes alone, using de-identified records from 2008–2024. Education Policy: The Pennsylvania House approved a statewide school cellphone ban, with local boards deciding what happens when students break it. Public Health: A western Pennsylvania case-control study finds maternal RSV vaccination during pregnancy cuts infant RSV hospitalization risk by about two-thirds. Higher Ed Tech: A $1.3M NSF grant will expand a secure research network across six Pennsylvania institutions, boosting computing infrastructure for STEM work. Local Climate Planning: Allegheny County residents and advocates made final pushes over what “environmental justice” should mean in the county’s first climate action plan. Energy & Zoning: A Caernarvon Township landfill solar project stalls in court after a zoning ruling says solar transmission lines must be underground. Healthcare Leadership: Penn Medicine Doylestown Health names Craig Gronczewski as CEO, continuing the Penn Med network expansion. Community & Care: Mercer County senior centers win state grants to modernize facilities and add tech, meals, and activities.
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