AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRural EMS Hiring: Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority is recruiting EMTs and paramedics, including a new EMT academy track, to strengthen emergency coverage as demand rises. Oral Health Access: Bridgeport dentist Dr. Katelyn Hineman (WVU alum) has joined TLC Dental, welcoming new patients at her locations. Organ Donation Push: West Virginia Donor Day (Aug. 1) spotlights low donor registration rates and highlights multiple ways to register for organ, eye, and tissue donation. Food Safety Alerts: Ukrop’s baked spaghetti and chicken cobbler are recalled over possible metal slivers; separate national outbreaks continue to drive warnings around eggs and cyclosporiasis-linked produce. Medicaid Billing Trends: New data show Morgantown Medicaid outpatient PPS claims jumped in 2024, while Charleston saw growth in DME Medicare administrative contractor payments. Community Health Support: Nicholas County Schools will again offer free breakfast and lunch to all students through the CEP program, aiming to keep kids fed and ready to learn. Public Health & Environment: A South Charleston cancer-risk lawsuit tied to ethylene oxide faces efforts to block expert testimony, as local residents push for accountability. Healthcare Workforce Investment: Gov. Morrisey announced $14M to expand access to rural healthcare technology.
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