Mobile Cancer Screening: WVU Medicine’s LUCAS mobile lung cancer screening unit is set to visit Harrison and Clay counties in September, offering low-dose CT scans for eligible patients (with insurance billing and grant support for uninsured West Virginians who meet criteria). Mobile Mammography: Bonnie’s Bus will also roll through Mercer, Doddridge, and Ritchie counties in September, providing 3D mammograms and breast care education, with free screening options for uninsured women 40+ who qualify. Public Health Alerts: Monongalia County is distributing oral rabies vaccine baits around Morgantown, and residents are urged to avoid touching baits unless necessary for child or pet safety. Healthcare Funding: Vandalia Health received a $15 million federal grant for infrastructure and cybersecurity upgrades to better protect patient data. Legislative Scrutiny: West Virginia lawmakers pressed the new Department of Human Services secretary over the school clothing allowance program, including concerns about how benefits are being withdrawn and tracked. Food Safety: A major jalapeño recall tied to Salmonella has expanded nationwide, with hundreds sickened and products sold at major retailers including Walmart, Target, Trader Joe’s, and Whole Foods. Local Health & Safety: Parkersburg firefighters are undergoing esophageal cancer pre-screening, while Preston County held a poverty simulation to highlight barriers that affect health. Education Outcomes: West Virginia K-12 assessments show math and English results above pre-COVID levels, with some grade-level shifts in proficiency.