AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNew Lung Cancer Tech in WVU Medicine: WVU Medicine teams at the Heart and Vascular Institute and Cancer Institute performed West Virginia’s first single-port robotic-assisted lobectomy, aiming for less pain, shorter stays, and faster recovery for lung cancer patients. Transplant Leadership: Dr. Rakesh Sindhi was named executive director of the WVU Medicine Center for Organ Transplantation, tasked with expanding access and growing transplant services statewide. Big Tech & Youth Mental Health: Meta reached a sweeping $17.1B child-safety settlement with states, with West Virginia expected to receive about $114M; protections include limits and nighttime blocks for teens’ Instagram/Facebook use. Food Safety Alert: The cyclospora outbreak tied to recalled iceberg lettuce has now been confirmed in 20 states, including West Virginia, with cases reported above 11,000 nationwide. Opioid Prevention in Schools: Elkins City Council approved $12,500 in opioid settlement funds to keep the GameChanger substance-misuse prevention program running at Elkins Middle School for a second year. Grant Boost for Pharmacy Research: Marshall University’s School of Pharmacy won $2.09M in federal grants targeting cancer, antibiotic-resistant infections, and polysubstance misuse.
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