AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRural Care: West Virginia is directing more than $2 million in federal funds to community health centers, while a separate $3.9 million award to CAMC will expand rural provider training and help people with chronic conditions stay at work or return to work. Cancer Screening: The state is investing $1.3 million to replace WVU Cancer Institute’s Bonnie’s Bus and expand mobile cancer screenings in rural communities. Infectious Disease: Health officials have alerted residents after 41 Salmonella cases were reported in West Virginia. Mental Health: Charleston’s Out of the Darkness Walk brought residents together for suicide prevention; the state recorded 303 suicide deaths in 2024, down from 349 the year before. People in crisis can call or text 988. Health Costs: The next PEIA plan brings a 2% increase for teachers and school service workers and 4% for some other active members; retirees’ costs are expected to remain flat in 2027.
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