AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 minutes agoMobile Health Access: West Virginia Hospital Association showcased mobile health units at the State Capitol, with Vandalia Health, WVU Medicine, Marshall Health Network, Appalachian Regional Healthcare and Boone Memorial Health offering free screenings and highlighting how outreach can reach rural gaps. Lung Cancer Screening: WVU Medicine’s LUCAS mobile lung cancer screening unit is set to visit Mercer, Nicholas and Clay counties in early October, offering low-dose CT scans with options for insured patients and grant-funded help for eligible uninsured residents. Rural Hospital Expansion: Vandalia Health’s new $30 million Mon Harrison Neighborhood Hospital in Charles Pointe is scheduled to open at month’s end, bringing an emergency department and inpatient/outpatient services to Harrison County. Public Health & Misinformation: A Charleston women’s clinic launched a campaign to direct residents to accurate information about abortion pills, aiming to counter misinformation amid the state’s near-total abortion ban. Medicaid Estate Recovery: A new report explains how Medicaid estate recovery can leave heirs with nothing even when a will names them as beneficiaries, underscoring how claims are paid before inheritances. Measles Update: A measles outbreak continues to grow nationally, with Pennsylvania reporting a third measles-related death and federal officials noting the state has not requested on-the-ground support. Workforce & Rural Care Funding: West Virginia’s health networks and leaders continue pushing rural health and workforce initiatives, including grants tied to expanding access and recruiting healthcare professionals. Safety & Community: A fatal shooting in Harts has led to murder charges, while local outreach efforts in Williamson focus on assisting people living outdoors before shifting to enforcement.
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