AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMobile Breast Screening: WVU Medicine’s “Bonnie’s Bus” is bringing 3D mammograms and breast care education to Mercer, Doddridge, and Ritchie counties, with appointments and options for insured, Medicaid/Medicare, and eligible uninsured women (physician order required). Robotic Surgery Expansion: WVU Medicine added 17 Intuitive da Vinci 5 surgical systems, boosting the region’s largest da Vinci robotic fleet across multiple hospitals. Maternal Mental Health Access: A national postpartum psychosis hotline is highlighted alongside testimony in a Massachusetts murder trial showing how few clinicians treat postpartum psychosis—plus reminders to call 1-833-TLC-MAMA or 988 for urgent help. Food Safety—Salmonella Jalapeños: Taylor Fresh Foods/Taylor Farms recalled jalapeño-containing prepared foods after a salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico; affected products reached major retailers including Walmart, Target, Trader Joe’s, Kroger, and Whole Foods, with West Virginia listed among impacted states. Food Safety—SNAP Storm Losses: WV Department of Human Services extended the SNAP food-loss reporting period for seven storm-hit counties, giving households until Aug. 20 to request replacement benefits. Health Care Policy Watch: Lawmakers pressed West Virginia’s human services secretary over clothing voucher disruptions, while Medicaid work-rule notices are set to go out soon under federal timelines. Child Advocacy Funding: Gov. Morrisey announced more than $2.1 million for West Virginia child advocacy centers, including Randolph Tucker Children’s Advocacy Center and other statewide programs.
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