AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMobile Cancer Screening Access: WVU Medicine-WVU Hospitals and the WVU Cancer Institute are sending “Bonnie’s Bus” for 3D mammograms and breast-care education to Tucker, Clay, Nicholas, Lewis and Jefferson counties, with dates in late September and early October; uninsured women 40+ may qualify for free screenings through the West Virginia Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program, with physician orders required. Lung Cancer Screening Expansion: WVU’s LUCAS mobile lung cancer unit will visit Upshur County with low-dose CT scans, offering options for insured patients and grant-funded help for eligible uninsured residents, with appointments needing prior authorization. Privacy Lawsuit in Hospitals: A proposed class-action lawsuit alleges hidden cameras were found in staff bathrooms at Ruby Memorial Hospital, naming WVU Hospitals and WVU United Health System and claiming violations of employee privacy. Heat Health Warning: Reporting highlights that heat-related deaths are likely badly undercounted nationwide, with West Virginia showing a large undercount in a new analysis—raising urgency for heat safety and public health planning. Local Rehab Upgrade: Clarion Rehabilitation Services cut the ribbon on a new outpatient space inside Clarion Hospital, aiming to keep rehab care accessible under one roof. Food Safety Update: The FDA says recalled iceberg lettuce tied to the Cyclospora outbreak is off the market, but doctors note symptoms can take up to two weeks to appear.
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