AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoObamacare Refunds: The White House says nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states, including West Virginia, will get $500 refunds for alleged federal Obamacare overcharges tied to Biden-era exchange “user fees.” Rural Health Funding: West Virginia’s health secretary expects the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program allocation to stay flat next year after receiving $199M in year one, aimed at rural care as Medicare cuts loom. Maternal & Child Nutrition: After storms and flooding, the West Virginia Department of Health says WIC families can use a “limited cooking facilities” food package with low-prep options statewide. Cancer Screening Access: WVU Medicine’s “Bonnie’s Bus” mobile mammography will make fall stops across multiple WV counties, offering 3D screening and help enrolling eligible patients in the state breast and cervical program. Workforce Pipeline: Vandalia Health will host a free nursing expo in Fairmont Sept. 23 to connect students and new grads with jobs and residency opportunities. Hospital Safety: Vandalia Health security leader Michael Walsh received the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award for active-shooter training partnerships. Health & Wellness on Campus: WVU Student Wellness held its first semester resilience screening for students, with immediate results and clinician follow-up. Energy & Air Quality: Multiple reports cover EPA repeal of Biden-era greenhouse gas limits on coal and natural gas power plants, drawing both praise from WV coal leaders and criticism from environmental groups. Community Health Education: HHS supplemental funding will expand faith-based substance use prevention efforts in West Virginia and two other states.
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