AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHealth Coverage: Peak Health will join West Virginia’s ACA marketplace for 2027 as CareSource exits; Highmark will remain. Open enrollment starts Nov. 1 and runs through Jan. 15. Measles Watch: Hampshire County health officials report a second measles case linked to travel in Pennsylvania and urge vaccination, noting the confirmed cases involved unvaccinated people. Cancer Screening: The state is investing $1.3 million to replace Bonnie’s Bus and expand mobile breast cancer screenings, with a goal of serving more than 5,300 patients a year. The LUCAS lung-screening unit also plans stops in Barbour, Preston and Mineral counties in November. Recovery Support: Nearly $1.5 million in state and Appalachian Regional Commission awards will connect people recovering from substance use disorders with healthcare, job training, transportation and employment help. Rural Care: Construction of the new Sistersville General Hospital reached a milestone with its final beam signing. The planned 16-bed facility is on track to open by the end of 2027, bringing expanded services closer to local residents.
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