AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoNewborn Support: West Virginia is the first state to launch the federal NEST program, which plans to deliver about 2,000 kits with baby and postpartum supplies, health information and a blood-pressure monitor to families. Breast Cancer Screening: Beckley ARH is offering $50 mammograms through October, with no insurance or doctor’s order required. Drug Price Settlement: A coalition of 45 states and territories is seeking court approval of settlements over alleged generic-drug price fixing. West Virginians who bought generic prescriptions from May 2009 to December 2019 may qualify for compensation. Rural Mental Health: Dr. Casey Jo Cottrill of Barbour Community Health Association received a statewide award recognizing her work in school-based behavioral health and integrated care. Local Health Services: West Virginia received a federal grant to upgrade WIC clinics, while a new rehabilitation hospital has broken ground in Charleston.
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