AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWV Supreme Court: West Virginia’s Supreme Court consolidated two vaccine-related education cases for oral arguments and decision, allowing Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s attorneys to use part of the families’ allotted time. Free care access: West Virginia Health Right’s #WeCareWV Day returns to a Charleston clinic Oct. 17 with no income restrictions, offering medical, dental and vision care for up to 500 patients. Foodborne illness watch: Monongalia County is investigating 16 lab-confirmed Salmonella cases near Morgantown, with several hospitalizations reported and no source identified yet. Cancer support: WVU Medicine’s oncology patient navigator Stacy Meyer is spotlighted for helping patients navigate needs during treatment. Local health outreach: Bonnie’s Bus will bring mobile mammograms to multiple West Virginia counties in late October, with help for underinsured and uninsured women through the state screening program. Health system transition: WVU Medicine held employee picnics as Independence Health System hospitals officially joined WVU Health, including plans for major upgrades and Epic electronic records rollout. Drug pricing accountability: A multistate coalition, including WV’s AG Nick Brown, seeks court approval of a $400 million settlement tied to alleged generic drug price-fixing and competition limits. Workforce wellness: Active Southern West Virginia launched a free six-week Workforce Well-Being training program for employers, with a $2,500 grant option.
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