Pediatric Sleep Care Expansion: WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital is partnering with renowned sleep specialist Dr. David Gozal to expand access to pediatric sleep medicine across southern West Virginia and Southwest Virginia, using its Sleep Lab plus telemedicine for testing interpretation and follow-up. Rural Medical Training Spotlight: WVU School of Medicine students are using a new podcast to explore what it’s like to practice as a rural physician in West Virginia, highlighting disparities and the Rural Track training pathway. WVU Medical School Move: Marshall University’s Board of Governors approved buying nearly four acres in downtown Huntington for the future home of its medical school, a major step for local healthcare education. Gender-Affirming Care Under Pressure: A West Virginia transgender man says he stopped hormone therapy because it’s too expensive even with Medicaid, while LGBTQ+ leaders warn that limited local providers and a hostile climate are pushing people away from care. Medicaid & Access Concerns: Multiple reports point to rising Medicaid spending in West Virginia communities for services like radiology, anesthesia, dental, and procedures—signaling both demand and cost pressures. Food Insecurity Watch: National coverage warns House SNAP cuts could slash benefits for millions, raising the odds of hunger as grocery prices stay high. Tick Season Health Alert: West Virginia coverage highlights a surge in tick bites and links to preventive treatment offers, including concerns tied to Alpha-Gal syndrome. Supreme Court Update: The West Virginia Supreme Court issued rulings affecting construction damages and insurance coverage rules, shaping how disputes and claims play out.