AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRural Health Funding: Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced about $14 million to expand remote patient monitoring and virtual care in West Virginia’s rural communities, aiming to catch issues earlier and improve chronic-condition management. Food Safety & Local Impact: A multistate cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce continues to ripple through the region, with Taco Bell sales and traffic pressured as customers react to outbreak-linked lettuce removed from menus. Wildlife Health Reporting: West Virginia DNR rolled out a new online tool for residents to report sick or dead wildlife, helping biologists decide when investigations are needed. Healthcare Access & Training: West Virginia Junior College held a ribbon cutting for a new School of Healthcare lab facility in Sophia, expanding hands-on training for future providers. Environmental Accountability: West Virginia officials joined legal opposition to a proposed EPA-Chemours PFAS settlement, arguing it would not adequately address contamination harms. State Program Crunch: West Virginia’s school clothing assistance program closed after funding ran out, leaving families without the usual back-to-school voucher window.
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