Opioid Treatment Access: An Ohio researcher’s nearly $4 million NIH grant will scale a primary-care model for prescribing medications for opioid use disorder across about 40 clinics in Ohio and West Virginia, partnering with regional health groups and tracking outcomes over time. Food & Nutrition: A national report finds synthetic dyes show up in nearly 20% of packaged foods, with children’s products higher; West Virginia is among states with restrictions as the FDA’s voluntary phase-out faces uneven industry follow-through. Pregnancy Health: New research links very long daily sitting with higher adverse pregnancy outcomes, while higher light-intensity activity patterns may lower risk. Legal/Health Safety: The WV Supreme Court declined to rule on whether marijuana odor alone is probable cause, upholding suppression of evidence tied to an overbroad search warrant in a Berkeley County case. Nursing Home Oversight: Infection prevention and control remains the most cited nursing home violation in 2026, with respiratory and gastrointestinal viruses and MDROs topping concerns. Local Care Access: Health Access celebrated reopening of the Susan Dew Hoff Clinic in West Milford, expanding oral and dental services for uninsured and underserved patients. Community Health Needs: A major egg donation will deliver protein to Appalachian communities, including recent distribution to West Virginia counties. Public Health in the Wild: WV DNR reminds residents to leave young wildlife alone to reduce harm, disease spread, and legal trouble. Rural Infrastructure: West Virginia approved more than $17 million in economic enhancement grants for sewer and drinking-water projects, including a northern sewer extension near Berkeley Springs.