AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRural Health Funding: Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced nearly $2.4 million in first awards under West Virginia’s Rural Health Transformation Program to expand worksite clinics and employer-based care, aiming to boost preventive screenings, chronic disease management, and referrals so more people can stay healthy and working. Workplace Wellness Expansion: The grants include $1.174M for Spotted Owl Healthcare with Chesapeake Healthcare Center, plus $612K each for CAMC/Vandalia Health and the Cabell Huntington Foundation. Community Health Access: A related local push highlights how employer-based programs can bring services closer to workers, including occupational health and care coordination. Public Health & Air Quality Fight: West Virginia AG John “JB” McCuskey is challenging a federal soot/particulate matter rule in the nation’s highest court, arguing against limits meant to protect health. Health Equity Policy: Lawmakers introduced the Stronger Start for Working Families Act to lower the earned-income threshold for the refundable Child Tax Credit, helping more families get support earlier. Local Safety: Buckhannon police urged drivers to be alert after a second crash at the same intersection in 24 hours. Health Story Spotlight: An Alderson man’s weight-loss journey after reaching 715 pounds shows how “small wins” can drive long-term wellness.
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