Grocery & Pharmacy Access: Kroger announced it will buy Pittsburgh-based Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion, adding 197 supermarkets and 11 standalone pharmacies across northern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana; the deal is expected to close in 2027 and Giant Eagle will keep its name and myPerks loyalty program. Cancer Screening in Rural WV: WVU Medicine’s mobile lung cancer screening unit, LUCAS, will visit Monroe, Greenbrier and Lewis counties for low-dose CT scans, with options for insured patients and grant-funded screenings for eligible uninsured residents. Public Health & Safety: A heat wave has triggered a U.S. electrical grid emergency, with PJM ordered to conserve power and reduce load on some data centers to protect essential services like hospitals—West Virginia is in the affected PJM region. Care Workforce & Training: United Hospital Center’s Family Medicine Residency graduates all passed board certification exams, exceeding national averages, as the program marks strong long-running pass rates. Community Support: Hope in Action Alliance and the WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities are launching “TheLink,” a regional app pilot to help West Virginians find services and manage health reminders. Policy Watch: The U.S. Supreme Court upheld state bans on transgender girls and women competing in school sports, including West Virginia’s law. Local Health Equity: Buckhannon will receive $33.3 million for water infrastructure upgrades, including a new treatment plant and replacement lines—aimed at safer, more reliable service for about 23,110 residents.