AI in Care: WVU Medicine United Hospital Center opened a new 28-bed medical-surgical unit with AI-powered rooms to help monitor cardiac, respiratory, and some neurology patients—aiming for more efficient, earlier detection of worsening symptoms. Cancer & Environment: A new American Cancer Society review links coal mining and living near coal operations to higher cancer death rates, especially in Appalachia, warning that weakening protections could raise risks and costs. Public Health Response: Monongalia County’s Quick Response Team is showing measurable impact—each successful overdose response boosts the odds of treatment connection 12-fold—after adding data tracking with a DOJ-funded coordinator. Health Infrastructure & Access: Aetna Better Health of West Virginia and Community Care of Clarksburg launched a Community Resource Center to connect Medicaid members to case management and wellness supports in one location. Research Funding: Fairmont State won a $71K grant for neuromuscular diagnostic and imaging equipment to strengthen graduate programs. Legal/Policy Watch: The 4th Circuit will rehear challenges to West Virginia and Maryland 340B contract pharmacy laws, a key issue for how medication access is structured. Community Wellness: The Wheeling YMCA dedicated its gymnasium to Robert and Jody Contraguerro for long-running support. Safety & Health: A toll booth worker was hospitalized after a tractor-trailer struck an I-77 toll booth in Chelyan; injuries were reported as minor.