AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCancer Screening: WVU Medicine’s mobile lung-screening unit will visit Randolph and Upshur counties Nov. 10–13; Bonnie’s Bus will offer 3D mammograms in six counties Nov. 9–13, with free screenings available to eligible uninsured women 40 and older. Free Care: More than 400 people received medical, dental or vision services at West Virginia Health Right’s Charleston event. Clinic leaders say need may rise as Medicaid work requirements begin in January; a state analysis estimated about 33,000 residents could be affected. Rural Health: Gov. Morrisey announced more than $3.4 million in Rural Health Transformation awards for WVU Health. Mountain Laurel Medical Center is marking 20 years of providing primary care regardless of ability to pay, including in Preston County. Workforce: Project Health expanded career assistance to McDowell, Mercer, Mingo and Summers counties, helping healthcare students cover costs such as transportation, scrubs and school materials. Community Care: Shenandoah Community Health served about 30,000 patients in more than 104,000 visits last year. Sen. Capito met with the center about Medicaid, federal grants and the 340B prescription drug program.
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