AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRural Heart Care Boost: WVU Medicine’s Heart Failure program is partnering with 22 pharmacists across 12 West Virginia and southern Pennsylvania locations to help patients manage meds, learn care plans, and stay connected between cardiology visits—aimed at reducing worsening heart failure and hospitalizations. Cyclospora Update: The multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce has now reached 6,707 lab-confirmed cases in 45 states, with symptoms like watery diarrhea and cramping; Michigan has reported the first two outbreak-related deaths, both tied to serious underlying conditions and dehydration. Food Safety Recall: Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods recalled several deli meals sold in West Virginia and other states due to possible metal contamination from aluminum fragments. Medicaid Fraud Push: West Virginia Attorney General joins a coalition urging Congress to pass the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act to expand states’ ability to investigate fraud beyond provider cases. Water Infrastructure Listening Tour: Gov. Morrisey launched a two-day water listening tour in southern West Virginia to hear about aging systems and plan future public health investments. Behavioral Health Access: NAMI in West Virginia will host a statewide listening tour stop Aug. 13 at WVU Tech in Beckley.
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