AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoChildhood Vaccines: CDC data shows kindergarten MMR coverage slipping to 92.4%, below the 95% herd-immunity target, as measles cases keep climbing nationwide—raising the odds of more outbreaks in the 2026-27 season. Food Safety Recalls: Consumers are being warned to check for recent recalls tied to salmonella and other contamination risks, including jalapeños, guacamole/salsas, and eggs—discard recalled items and follow handling guidance. Rural Health Funding: A new federal Rural Health Transformation Program worth $50B is facing calls for more transparency, with groups saying delayed or incomplete reporting could make oversight and fraud prevention harder. Aging in Place (PACE): Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced a $1.25M funding opportunity to expand PACE-style community care in West Virginia, aiming to coordinate medical help and daily support so older adults can stay safely at home. Black Lung: A report highlights soaring black lung disease rates among West Virginia-area coal miners, underscoring the long-term health toll of dust exposure. Water Infrastructure: Morrisey unveiled a $145M clean water strategy focused on small, understaffed systems, after criticism over limited public input during a southern WV listening tour. Workforce/Access: WV FREE is hiring coordinators to expand reproductive health services across the state.
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