AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOpioid treatment access: An Ohio University team won a nearly $4 million NIH grant to expand a primary-care model for prescribing medication for opioid use disorder across about 40 clinics in Ohio and West Virginia, partnering with regional health groups and tracking outcomes over time. Child health guidance: The Endocrine Society released a new clinical guideline on central precocious puberty, saying some subgroups of children may need less testing or treatment and that care should be matched to the child’s situation. Cancer care coverage: West Virginia approved chemotherapy scalp cooling coverage, a move aimed at helping patients reduce hair loss during treatment. Food additive concerns: A new report finds synthetic dyes show up in about 1 in 5 U.S. packaged foods, with West Virginia among states that have enacted restrictions while federal voluntary phase-out efforts face mixed results. Public health infrastructure: Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced more than $17 million in water and sewer infrastructure grants to support drinking water upgrades and public health protections in Mason, Morgan and Wood counties. Community health after disaster: One year after the Ohio County floods, local residents and volunteers continue rebuilding and supporting families still dealing with the long-term impacts.
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