Public Health & Safety: Parents are being warned after a viral “squishy” toy left in a hot car exploded, sending a West Virginia teen to the hospital with burns near her eye—experts say heat can rupture the gel-filled toys. Food & Nutrition Policy: One year after HR1, reports point to worsening hunger and health care strain, while a court fight over SNAP rules continues to ripple into access to food and coverage. Medicare Drug Coverage: Thousands of Medicare beneficiaries who thought their drug plan was free may lose coverage after premiums weren’t paid—potentially leaving people without needed prescriptions for the rest of the year. Opioid Overdose Prevention: A third over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray (Rextovy) is now available at pharmacies and convenience stores, expanding access to reverse opioid overdoses. Cancer Screening Access: WVU’s mobile lung cancer screening unit, LUCAS, is scheduled to visit Lincoln, Fort Gay, and Shinnston with low-dose CT options for eligible patients. Environmental Health: WVDEP is transitioning cleanup and remediation after the Parkersburg warehouse fire, with ongoing debris characterization and continued water sampling. Healthcare Workforce & Recognition: Pierpont’s Medical Laboratory Technology students earned national AMT writing awards, and Warren Memorial Hospital was named a “Great Community Hospital.” Community Health Services: The American Lung Association launched a COPD management initiative aimed at improving symptom support and early diagnosis. Local Health & Wellness: A canine rehab therapist discussed physical therapy for dogs in Clarksburg, highlighting an underserved need in West Virginia.